I am pleased to be associated with OpenMic.us. By providing
musicians with a public performance stage, you are really making a
difference.
Jeff Carlisi
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Richard Reichner
Open Mic Musician
Your Open Mic Series has provided a great outlet for musicians to
hone their skills and increase their exposure. Including the CDs made
from these venues, I`ve been able to network and book gigs that I would
have been unable to otherwise. I am very appreciative of that.
But there is another, more intangible benefit of Open Mic Atlanta
that deserves recognition.
Seven years ago, when I went to my first open mic, my personal life
was in disarray; I was in a bad frame of mind. But at least, for a few
hours a week, I was able to forget about life for awhile. And I always
felt better after going to an open mic. Over time, I not only
rediscovered the joy of making music, I was able to create enduring
friendships. Both are immeasurable; both have helped me enormously in
getting through the rough times.
Your open mics are good for the soul.
Thanks. RR
Blane Richoux
Hey Claudia!
How are you doing? My name is Blane Richoux and I just moved to Atlanta
from New York; Last week, actually.
Let me tell you how much the Open Mic website has helped me out. I`ve
been getting a very positive response from all the places I`ve played,
and it really takes the stress out of moving to a new town.
June 2007
Witt Wisebram
Hi David,
I remember driving to my first Atlanta open mic. It was a couple of
years ago, and I had found out about it through the open mic atlanta
website. I was extremely nervous, but I had this feeling that I was
finally doing something about my dream of playing music. When I arrived
at the venue all of the other open-micers were so supportive that
my nervousness soon subsided. It was the first time that I had decided
to do an open mic without making sure that all my friends were
there, really, my first without a safety net. This one was for me.
I played my songs and talked with the other musicians as well as the
host. I was invited back and told about some other great open mics. I
continued playing Atlanta open mics, including many of the SoCo
series ones, for the rest of the year.
I could feel my confidence gaining every time, and when I returned
to school in Massachusetts I began booking shows around campus and
eventually some off campus. The last year has been beyond my
wildest dreams. I have toured three times, all over the country,
had a lot of musical success, and released two E.P.`s. I started an
Atlanta based non-profit called wonderroot to help other artists and
rally the arts community around service. I moved to New York City, a
fairly scary music scene, and felt confident in playing out all over the
city. Currently I am working on my first full length and planning
a Fall tour. I have been offered opening spots with larger bands
and really feel at home in the music community.
I can honestly say that without my open mic experience none of
this would have been possible. You can find an open mic in any
city in the country any night of the week. There is always
somewhere to play and people that want to listen. Every show and
open mic is a growing and learning experience. Some will go well
and others not so well, but you always walk away having progressed. I
will always be grateful for the opportunities and lessons that
playing at open mics afforded me, especially the ones in my
hometown of Atlanta, and they will always be a big part of my life.
All of the people that I have met, the communities that opened their
arms to me, and that feeling of closing your eyes and taking in an
applause is what I have decided to dedicate my life to.
Jody Perritt
Dave,
It was nice meeting you last night at Laseters Tavern! Yall
seemed to be kind folks. Thank you very much hosting. I`ve done a few
open mics, but never one that seemed so well organized. I love the
idea of the free CD of your performance. Next time I visit an open mic
I`ll give you a spindle of CDs. Maybe next time I`ll drop the dobro,
pick up the acoustic and sing a few.
Larry Lester
with The Bretheren
Dave -
Just a little note to you about your open mic nights. We have been
playing in the Atlanta Area for the last 14 years and have played a lot
of clubs over the years, but we still had a hard time breaking into new
venues. With the advent of the open mic series you have been
handling,
we have opened new doors. Last week, we played a short set at one
of your open mics, and before we got off the stage good, the music
director of the venue had already offered us a paying gig for
the following week...we appreciate the opportunities that have come our
way thru the open mic series. Last night at another venue, we
went on late and played another short set and I think that we will be
back at that venue soon with another paying gig. So this has
become our new mantra "find another open mic, get another gig"
Richard Reichner
Open Mic Musician
FREE CD Recording Of Your Performance At The Open Mics
Craver,
This CD from last Tuesday is kick-ass! I`ve already gotten tremendous
feedback. They couldn`t believe it was from an open mic.
Next time I see you I`ll give you a few copies. I`m telling ya, it will
get us gigs. Great mix of songs, good harmonies, great harmonica and
guitar.
Danny Reynolds
Open Mic Musician
Dave,
I can't begin to express the the joy I feel after last nights
songwriters club. Your suggestions along with everyone else`s input has
resulted in a complete rewrite of Two Hearts . I just finished it and
saw this email and felt I should write you. I spent all day playing
and writing from a different prospective. All of this was possible due
to what you shared.
What you and Claudia have done by starting this club and sharing your
talents and knowledge has made a huge difference in my life. Thank you
both for being a stand for songwriters. You have touched moved and
inspired me. Thanks for making a difference in this world.
Fran Snyder
Open Mic Host
Dear Dave,
I really appreciate the opportunity I`ve had to host your Open Mic
Atlanta venues. I have made
some incredible friends in the process. I`ve also met co-writers and
like minded people
who really appreciate the camaraderie that is often missing in the music
world.
I`d recommend (hosting an open mic) to any musician who is looking to
network - there really
is no better way to connect to the musicians on the scene.
Kristin Tinsley
Open Mic Musician
Dave,
Thank you so much for giving musicians an opportunity to go out and be
heard. In October of 2004, I went to my first open mic and loved
it. It really helped to ease my stage fright. Each week I
would go play wherever I could and in November was being approached by
bar owners to gig. Open mic gave me the chance to play, meet new
people, and have a lot of fun.
I am now getting to do what I love and am seeing my dreams unfold.Thank
you again for everything.
Kristin Tinsley
Ernie Thero
Open Mic Musician
David,
I went to one of the Open Mic Atlanta Open Mic last
Wednesday with John Gardner as a fill in host for Roy Glen Key.
Although I have been playing music for many years it was my first time
at an open mic. I just wanted to say that I appreciate your hosts and
their attitude towards the musicians. They made me feel comfortable and
eased my "stage fright".
Again, thank you for running such a class act!
New Jersey Area Open Mics
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Monday - The Crossroads - www.xxroads.com - 78 North Ave,
Garwood, NJ, 908.232.5666 / 8 PM - Great Notch Inn - www.greatnotchinn.com - US Highway 46 Little Falls,
NJ, 973-256-7742 / 9:30 PM - Hennessey Tavern - 191 Paris Ave. Northvale, NJ, (201)768-7707 / 9:00
PM - Iron Monkey - www.ironmonkey.com - 99 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-435-5756 / 9 pm (Blues Jam) - John and Peter's - www.johnandpeters.com - 96 S. Main Street New
Hope, PA, (215) 862-5981 / 8:30 pm - Rhodes Tavern - www.rhodesnorth.com - 40 Route 17 Sloatsburg, NY (845)
753-6438 / 9 pm
Tuesday - Bayshore Bar and Grill - 2870
Highway 35, Hazlet, NJ, (732) 888-2000 / 8 pm
- Bus Stop Music Cafe -
www.myspace.com/busstopmusic - 148 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ, 856-582-0009 / 7 pm - Cafe Latte - www.facebook.com/cafelattenj - 1241 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ, 07011, 973-245-3986 / 7 pm - The Cellar Lounge in Hamilton - www.thecellarlounge.com/home.html - 30 Route 156, Hamilton, NJ 0862, 609.581.0560 / 9 pm - Coffee Works Cafe - 910 Berlin Rd Voorhees, NJ, (856)-784-5282 / 7:30
PM - Count Basie Theater Cool School - www.myspace.com/redbankmusiccommunity - 105-A Monmouth St, Red Bank NJ / 7:30 pm (1st Tue) (FREE CD recording) - McCarthys Bar & Grill - 600 East Main St., Bridgewater NJ, 908-526-1420 / 8 pm - The Crossroads - www.xxroads.com - 78 North Ave, Garwood, NJ
908.232.5666 / 9 pm (Jazz Jam) - The Goldhawk - www.thegoldhawk.com - 936 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
(201)-420-7989 / 8:00 PM - Maggie Moores - www.maggiemoorespub.com - 7 Midwood Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035, 973-305-9559 - Mexicali Blues Cafe - 1409 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck, 201-833-0011 / 8
pm (Blues Jam) - The Ship Inn Restaurant and Brewery - www.shipinn.com - 61
Bridge Street Milford, NJ, (908)995-0188 / 9 pm - The Waiting Room - www.thewaitingroom.us - 66 E Cherry St. Rahway NJ
(732) 382-0900 / 8:30 pm - Van Gogh's Ear Cafe - 1017 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ (908)810-1844 / 8
pm (1st & 3rd Tue)
Wednesday - Alloway Village In - www.myspace.com/allowayinn - Rt540,
433 Telegraph Rd., Alloway NJ, 856-935-4390 / 9 pm (1st & 3rd Wed) - BAR46 - www.bar46nj.com- 94 Rte 46 West,
Hackettstown, NJ, (908) 850 1044 / 9 pm / (1st & 3rd Wed) - Bernie's Hillside - http://www.bernieshillside.com - 125 Hillside Road, Chester, NJ, 908-879-7120 / 9 pm - Black River Barn - www.rockandfun.com - 1178 Route 10 West, Randolph,
NJ, (973)-598-9988 / 9:30 pm
- Cambridge Inn - www.cambridgeinn.com/events.htm - 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ 732-251-7400 / 7:30 pm - Coffee Beanery - 12 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood NJ, 201-251-4800 / 6 pm - Club Marlos - 702 Lyons
Ave, Irvington, NJ, (973)375-1221 / 7:00 pm - Fitzgerald's 1928 Tavern - www.fitzgeralds1928.com - 13 Herman St, Glen Ridge, NJ, 973-748-4702 (Beatles Jam) (Every 2nd Wed)
- The Cambridge Inn - www.cambridgeinn.com - 19 Summerhill Road,
Spotswood, NJ, (732) 251-7400 / 7:30 pm - Dingbatz - www.dingbatznj.com - 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ, (973)
471-1145 / 9 pm - Fins - www.finsusa.com - 1930 RT88, Brick NJ, 732-458-3200 / 6:30 pm - Espresso Joe's - www.espresso-joes.com - 50 West Front Street, Keyport,
NJ, (732)-203-9499 / 7:00 PM - KC's Corner - 100 Oak Tree Rd South Plainfield NJ, (908)757-5306 / 9:00
pm - La Riviera - www.larivieralounge.com- 113 Main St Matawan, NJ,
(732) 566-8400 / 9 pm - Lenora's - 192 Johnson ave. Hackensack NJ (201) 489-4448 / 9 pm (1st
& last Wed) - Mason Jar Restaurant - www.masonjar.com - #219 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 0743, 201-529-2302 / 8:30 pm - Rock N Joe Coffee House and Bistro - www.rocknjoe.net - 339 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell NJ 07006, 973-226-1116 / 7 pm - Stockinette - 581 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 201-792-5648 / 7:30 pm (Every Other Wed) - Tavern on the Rocks - www.tavernontherocks.com- 9 Wall St,
Rockaway, NJ (973) 625-8844 / 9 pm (every other Wed) - The Treehouse Coffee Shop - www.treehousecoffee.net- 120 West
Merchant Street, Audubon, NJ, 856-547-3270 / 7 pm
Thursday - Arts Off Main Gallery - http://www.artsoffmain.com - 128 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, 908-684-4278 / 8 pm (Every 3rd Thu) - Barrington Coffee House - 131 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ,
(856)573-7800 / 8 pm - Big John's Pub - 49 Old Route 23, Newfoundland, NJ, (973) 697-3899 / 9
pm - Boulevard Bar and Grill - 401 Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ, (201)
703-3311 / 9:30 pm - Buzz's Tavern - www.buzzstavern.com- 100 Rancocas Road, Mount
Holly, NJ (609) 265-8344 / 8 pm - Buy-Rite Country Lakes Liquors & Pub - http://www.myspace.com/clpub - 558 Lakehurst Rd, Browns Mills, NJ, 609-893-0080 / 8 pm - Cecil's Jazz Club - 364 Valley Rd.. West Orange NJ, (973) 736-4800 / 9
pm (Blues Jam) - Connie's Bar, Grill & Night Club - 1899 Route 35 South, Sayreville,
NJ (732) 721-6223 / 9 pm (1st & 3rd of month) - Savannah's Tavern - www.myspace.com/savannahsopenmic - 2770 Route 23
North, Stockholm, NJ, 973-697-6000 / 8 pm - The Blue Moon - http://www.bluemoonhome.com - 114 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879, 732-525-0014 / 8 pm (Open Blues Jam) - The Ground House Lounge - www.thegroundhouse.com - 60 South Broadway, Pitman NJ, 856-589-7070 / 7 pm
Friday - American Legion Hall Post 113 (downstairs bar) - 510 Harrison St., Frenchtown, NJ, 908-996-7594 / 8:30 pm - The Grist Mill Cafe - Route 517, Andover, NJ (973)-786-6400 / 7 pm - The Treehouse Coffee Shop - www.treehousecoffee.net - 120 West Merchant
Street, Audubon, NJ, 856-547-3270 / 7 pm (Kid's Open Mic - 2nd Fri)
Saturday - "ARTS CAFE" 1978 Maplewood Arts Center - www.1978artscenter.org - 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood NJ / 8 pm (Every 2nd Sat Of Month) - Lion's Den Coffee House - www.stmarksteaneck.org/lionsden - 118 Chadwick Road, Teaneck, NJ, 201-928-0070 / 7 pm (Last Sat Of Month) - Moon Doggie Coffee
Roasters - www.MoonDoggieCoffee.com - 108 W. Pleasant Ave, Maywood,
201-556-0111 / 7 pm (Folk & Bluegrass Jam) (Every Other Sat) - Ringwood Live - www.ringwoodlive.com - 145 Carletondale Rd, Ringwood NJ / 7:30 pm (once a month)
Sunday
- BAR46 - www.bar46nj.com-
94 Rte 46 West, Hackettstown, NJ, (908) 850 1044 / 9 pm (Acoustic Jam)
- Cool
Beans Int'l Coffee House - 304 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ, (201)
634-1400 / 7:30 pm (every other Sun) - Iron Monkey - www.ironmonkey.com - 99 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-435-5756 / 9 pm (Singer Songwriter Open Mic) - Muldoon's - Rt. 46, Ledgewood, NJ, (973)-927-1951 / 9:30 pm - Ringside Pub - www.ringsidepub.com- 379 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ, (973)226-6781 / 10 pm - The Dog House Saloon and Grill - 270 Pascack Rd Township of Washington,
NJ (201) 722-1820 / 9 pm - The WISOMMM Cultural Center - www.myspace.com/snatchboxent - 15 James Street Newark, NJ, 908-397-2197 / 9 pm - Wild Rover - 7103 Park Ave, Guttenburg, NJ, (201) 662-9453 / 10:30 pm
Note: Even though our open mic info. is constantly being updated and
validated, we suggest you 'Call before you haul'. (Last Update: Nov. 3rd 2009)
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