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holdemfred Casual Observer Posts: 2 |
posted 05-14-2002 16:40
   
Hi there: This is a list of opem mikes. However, I would suggest you call these places to confirm times and dates. I have confirmed some of these but not all. The ones with an * are OK. I've been to those. The others need to be checked and I haven't as yet done that to confirm their listing. Good luck. Fred Monday Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley SweetWater, Mill Valley Hotel Utah, SF Nameless Café & Theatre, Oakland *Open mike, Red Rock Coffee.: 201 Castro, Mt.Vw.7:15 650-967-4473 Tuesday Paradise Lounge Rockin Java, SF Starry Plough, Berkeley
Wednesday *Mission City Coffee, San Jose Irelands 32, SF Cafe Muse, Berkeley 2nd Wednesdays Thursday Sacred Grounds, SF *Espresso Garden, San Jose Classical Music Open Mic last City Lights, Santa Clara Open mike, 1733 Polk St., SF 8-11pm 415-928-5287 Open mike, Cafe Vox Pop.:3105 Shattuck, Berkeley 8:30 510-548-5514 Friday Saturday Skylight Café, SF Hope this helps. IP: Logged |
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Handrick Casual Observer Posts: 32 |
posted 06-27-2002 08:55
Hi Fred, Good list of venues there. Do any of these pay perfomers. Are there any venues where an acoustic player could get support to a better known group? I'm gonna try head over to SF in Sept/Oct, try play some gigs over there, if I can get the plane fare from Ireland together! Any info much appreciated http://andrewhandrick.iuma.com [This message has been edited by Handrick (edited 06-27-2002).] IP: Logged |
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Brian Austin Whitney Bard of the Boards Posts: 3949 |
posted 07-05-2002 23:53
Fred, Thanks for posting this list!!! Brian IP: Logged |
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Whitesides Lord of this Board Posts: 1080 |
posted 08-22-2002 14:26
Hey Holdemfred... could gather this info and the template from the Venue info and post it to the venues board? That would be fantastic, thanks. Jody IP: Logged |
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vienna Casual Observer Posts: 6 |
posted 08-28-2002 09:54
Thanks for the great list! I've been to several of those (will be sure to check out the others too)...I've been particularly impressed by Sweetwater Saloon's, Espresso Garden's and Hotel Utah's. The vibe is really warm at these places -- very supportive audience, very skillful hosts. Something else to note: Bazaar Cafe (in the Thursday list) takes a very purist approach, in that they have no amplification (the room is small and has nice acoustics) and frown heavily on covers, last I checked. IP: Logged |
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katsprowl Lord of this Board Posts: 50 |
posted 09-16-2002 13:12
Hi ANdrew, OPen Mics do not pay performers,How ever if you send a CD Sampler, or play at the Open mics...then you could possibly get a gig while you are hear! Best ones to play would be ours at JPFOLKS....The Hotel Utah's,El Rio's....then the others...and Of Course let them know you are from out of town and looking for gigs til you leave town!!
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katsprowl Lord of this Board Posts: 50 |
posted 10-28-2002 21:06
New Open Mic Started---Along with our JPF Meeting Open Mic (3rd Thursday @ Month) Starbucks 2727 Mariposa @ Brynat We have Now added the Voodoo Lounge to the List of Open Mics Monday Night 6:30 Sign ups 7-11 PerformanceHost Andy Zamenes 1st Monday of @ Month a JPF Open Mic Come Join us!! IP: Logged |
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Toasterboy Serious Contributor Posts: 72 |
posted 11-22-2002 20:21
I went to this open mic last itme I was in town! It was great! They even record your set on CD and you can pick it up FREE next time you come! Check it out and tell them Throwing Toasters sent you! The Palo Alto Acoustic Music Open Mic is held on the second and last
November 14, 2002 Caffè Verona For musicians, singer/songwriters and anyone with an urge to perform! You'll get to play for at least two songs or ten minutes – but many times More information? Easy. info@theopenmic.org IP: Logged |
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Toasterboy Serious Contributor Posts: 72 |
posted 11-28-2002 23:10
I have another for this list. Went to it last night. You are mostly background noise, but the folks who run the joint are friendly and I did sell 3 CDs, so the evening wasn't a total wash. The guy who runs the open mic is named Eric, the woman who owns/runs the venue is Michelle. If you go, tell them Grant from Throwing Toasters told you to come by. The Info Music Open Mic Enjoy! ROCK ON! Grant IP: Logged |
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bryanh718 Casual Observer Posts: 4 |
posted 11-30-2002 12:13
Nice list of open mics in the Bay Area... some I wasn't even aware of. I did notice that you missed the new one at the VooDoo Lounge on Monday nights (which has been duly noted). There are also two more on Wednesday nights. Nickie's, at 460 Haight St (@Fillmore) in SF. 7:30 p.m. sign up. No pay, but you may be able to get a feature set if you can get ahold of one of the regular hosts. Also, the Triangle Lounge down in the Marina does an open mic. You have to get on the email list, though. Contact me if you'd like the contact info for that bryanh718@earthlink.net. The Triangle Lounge is located on Fillmore at Lombard. Nice work  )Bryan ------------------ IP: Logged |
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cc Casual Observer Posts: 7 |
posted 11-30-2002 14:06
quote: I don't know if you are still interested, but in case others are, I have noticed two open mic's that seem to have more added value than others: 1) the Bazaar Cafe is a great place to network with up-and-coming artists and they have a CD listening station where people can hear your music and purchase it right there. So if you have a CD for sale, I would say this place has added value. Plus they won't book you for your own gig there unless you play the open mic first. To get on the list to play, call ahead (anytime) and put yourself in the next available Thurs. night slot. DO NOT PLAN TO PLAY COVERS, PERIOD. And know that you will have an very attentive audience (they kick you out if you are gabbing), plus they wait to make coffee drinks in between your two songs (how cool is that). Once you do get a gig there, people who come to the venue regularly are used to being hit up for tips and you get to keep whatever is put in the jar. 2) Cafe Du Nord has a "Monday nite Hoot" hosted by Eric Shea and promoted as an anti-open mic or "discerning mic" where you gotta impress Eric somehow to get booked. I have noticed that if you can get in on this one, it impresses certain people and can lead to other gigs/openers. http://www.rootsrock.com/hoot2.htm Has anyone here had success with the Freight n Salvage open mic? Also, here is a national directory of house concerts: http://www.houseconcerts.com/o3.html I am really interested in hearing stories from others here about which of these open mics and house concerts have either lead to better gigs or opportunities to sell better-than-usual amounts of CDs. ------------------ [This message has been edited by cc (edited 11-30-2002).] IP: Logged |
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Toasterboy Serious Contributor Posts: 72 |
posted 11-30-2002 23:10
quote: I don't know what you mean by success, but i had a great time there this past week. We only all got one song, but I was told I could do two because I wowed them witht he first and i did make about $40 in CD sales! I also got the info to book there and was told I'd be a good opener, so we'll se what pans out. But yes, go, just go early to avoid the traffic, though i got there right at 7:30 and there were only about 12 people there to sign up. That was the first time I'd ever been there though, so I don't know how it is usually! Grant IP: Logged |
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Handrick Casual Observer Posts: 32 |
posted 01-13-2003 02:43
Hi all, Thanks for the info, unfortunately my travel plans fell through, but I am hoping to get over in 2003. Andrew IP: Logged |
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emmajay Casual Observer Posts: 1 |
posted 02-18-2003 20:43
There's a nice long list of SF Bay Area open mics here: http://www.exuberance.com/docs/openmic/ IP: Logged |
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tuhker Serious Contributor Posts: 105 |
posted 02-18-2003 21:08
that's a great list emmajay. which ones are your favorites? IP: Logged |
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katsprowl Lord of this Board Posts: 50 |
posted 02-25-2003 14:31
Hi Guys, Voodoo Lounge 2937 Mission @26th San Francisco 6:30 Sign-up 7-11 Performances Monday Nights Alot of Love and Support Also hearing quite a few good things about
Thursdays Last 2 of @Month And New -Need to Test 8pm Wednesday
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Toasterboy Serious Contributor Posts: 72 |
posted 04-23-2003 10:25
I'm going to try and make this tomorrow night! Hope to see some of you there! - Grant The Palo Alto Acoustic Music Open Mic is held on the second and last Thursday of every month at Caffè Verona. Please join us either as a performer or in the audience! Upcoming schedule: Caffè Verona For musicians, singer/songwriters and anyone with an urge to perform! You'll get to play for at least two songs (ten minutes maximum) and occasionally you'll get to play longer, if you wish. We're trying to keep set up times short, so acoustic instruments are preferred. We've got a good P.A. so the audience can hear you. C'mon out and have fun in a relaxed café atmosphere. More information? Easy. info@theopenmic.org Please pass this along if there is anyone you think would be interested. IP: Logged |
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tuhker Serious Contributor Posts: 105 |
posted 04-27-2003 06:28
katsprowl: is the voodoo lounge every Monday night? t IP: Logged |
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katsprowl Lord of this Board Posts: 50 |
posted 05-04-2003 09:29
The Voodoo Lounge "Do the Voodoo" Open Mic is held every monday night sign -ups 6:30 performances 7-11..Feature 8:30-9 We are closed Memorial weekend Monday
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julz Casual Observer Posts: 2 |
posted 05-27-2003 23:19
A new open mic is on the 1st Friday each month at the King of Clubs in Mountain View. This is an all woman event and the sign up is at 7 I believe. Visit their website at www.daybreakbar.com ------------------ IP: Logged |
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katsprowl Lord of this Board Posts: 50 |
posted 12-29-2003 20:15
Here is the list again... But since last time I looked at it-- Cafe Verone, Hotel Utah, Voodoo Lounge, El Rio....and possibly a few more closed Wednesdays Nights next 3 Added Canvas Cafe 1200 ninth Ave Sf 8th St Billiards 2nd AVe @ B st San Mateo Blue Triangle Lombard SF Monday Nights Thursday Nights- Every other
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mlatimer Casual Observer Posts: 4 |
posted 02-25-2004 23:00
hey there - Just wanted to perform a little public service and make sure everyone was aware that the former Hotel Utah Open Mic is (until at least late March when HU is supposed to re-open, i guess) now being hosted by the Independent Community Arts Network (ICAN), 1310 Mission Street (at 9th), directly across from the Guitar Center. Patrick Simms, a fellow AFM #6 musician and compadre that I've run into as a sound guy at the Paradise and an MC at the People in Plazas concerts, is the amiable host. I spoke with him just the other day and he said about 30 people are showing up every time. His email is psstudiosf@aol.com if you have more questions. Have fun! IP: Logged |
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tuhker Serious Contributor Posts: 105 |
posted 03-13-2004 17:32
hey cats. Been meaning to get down to Pacifica for that one. One of these days... IP: Logged |
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Handrick Casual Observer Posts: 32 |
posted 06-29-2004 07:26
Hi all, Well I have finally booked my ticket and will be heading over to San Fran on 4th Sept until 18th Sept. So in between seeing some of the sights and getting some sun I'm hoping to play a few open mic nights or even a full gig if theres one on offer. Hope I get to meet some of you when I get there.. Cheers IP: Logged |
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cc Casual Observer Posts: 7 |
posted 07-04-2004 17:03
Just a friendly update to your great list (thanks Fred). There is a new open mic on Wed. nights in SF at The Park over on 3rd St. near the ballpark. It's brand new so I think you can just drop in. I believe the places listed below no longer do open mics on these nights or at all: Nameless Café & Theatre, Oakland Paradise Lounge peace, IP: Logged |
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