« Country Music Taps Into Recession Blues | Main | The Challenges of Songwriting- introduction »
May 18, 2009
Open Mics (Or Open Mikes) – Where to Find Them
Back on April 30, I wrote about the benefits of playing at open mics.
It’s a great place to start for the aspiring singer / songwriter.
So, how can you find out where these open mics are being held?
Check out this site: www.openmikes.org.
Information from the site:
What is openmikes.org?
Ever been in an unfamiliar city, dying for a place to play tonight? Or at home, new song needing a tryout? Me too. Might be nice to have one comprehensive place to look... so let's build it.
openmikes.org is a listing of music open-mike nights in the US or Canada. Anything open (by invitation, sign-up, etc.) to the general public, where live music may be performed, may be included here.
openmikes.org is built and maintained by Paul Roub, a singer / songwriter / guitarist who fondly remembers some great open mike nights that led him to all sorts of amazing musicians and friends. Content comes from various sources, most notably from user submissions.
Access to the site is free.
You can use this site to find open mics everywhere in the USA, and in Canada.
By the way, go to the FAQ section, and check out the article: Why openmikes.org, not openmics.org, in case you’re wondering about the spelling of the site name!
Posted by leonolguin at May 18, 2009 11:53 AM