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Greetings Nashville Cats,

Hoping to gain some Local Knowledge,
re. this listing, which showed up on:

http://www.openmicnashville.com/EventListing

Any opinions about this Open Mic, which appears
to go on seven days a week, if the calendar is
up to date.

Is the listing still good, and correct?

Is it your fave? Or .... not?

Commodore Grille
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville TN
37203
931-336-1284

Mapquest shows it just off the Vanderbilt campus,
around the corner from Music Row.

Thanks for any feedback,
Emmit Sycamore

the Commodore is widely thought to be one of the best places to play in Nashville as far as Open Mics/Writers Nights........good luck Emmit!

Tom

The Commodore is the best place period. The quality of talent there will humble you but don't let that stop you. The first time there you have to wait until about 10pm to get on so you'll be listening to at least 3 hours of great songs by some very talented singers. At 10pm most of the audience will leave but don't let that bother you either. The writers left are just as good and I got a couple friends out of the night. You will enjoy yourself!

Going out West End look for the McDonalds on the right. (My Nashville office) The Commodore is across the street in the Holiday Inn. Another favorite of mine is Pick's Lounge on Monday nights at the Best Western Motel, formerly the Hall of Fame Inn. Across from BMI complex. Great sound system, sound man, lights and a listening audience.

Have fun!

Wayne

www.waynelongtin.com

Thanks Tom, Wayne,

I'm passing through Nashville this weekend, and next.

Going to try to get to the Commodore!

Thanks again,
Emmit Sycamore

Following up re. my visit to the Commodore.

There were several guest writers in round formats, as well as
solo / small group acts. I heard a few really good songs, and
a some fine performers. The focus is on presenting songs,
so the rounds, and solo / duo / trio format makes sense.

FYI, When the Open Mic part of the Writer's Night rolled around,
last Sunday night, participants were invited to play one song each.
All performed solo.

However, the next Saturday night program was canceled, due to
a home game at Vanderbilt.

Unfortunately, the web site is not updated consistently, so there
was no way to know about the "no writer's night during home game"
policy.

Also, when I called the phone number posted on the link above,
I got the front desk of the hotel, instead of the Commodore.
They tried to connect me, but after waiting on the line, the
next person to pick up was ... the hotel front desk.

So, getting in touch to confirm that a Writer's Night is still
"on" can be ... challenging. Your mileage may vary ...

Word to the wise, check the Vanderbilt web site before you drive in
for a night at the Commodore.

There don't seem to be any alternative Saturday Night Open Mics
in Nashville, at least none that I could find posted on the web.

HTH,
Emmit Sycamore

I made it back to the Commodore again this past Saturday,
and this time Rick let the "open mic" folks perform
two songs each.

The best tune I heard all night was by a staff person
of the hotel, who sang "Band-aids for Bullet Holes".
Simply wonderful. Sorry, I didn't catch her name.

There was a broad variety of sounds, like the time
before, and some fairly talented folks playing and
singing. One of the non-scheduled (open mic) players
had a very catchy groove going on his guitar, that
was very enjoyable.

The emphasis was on the songs, as it should be,
but I can't help but think the songs would make
better impressions if they were presented with
a higher level of musicianship, in many cases.


More soon,
Emmit Sycamore

here's a link about Open Mic at the Bluebird Cafe-Nashville's most famous stage.....kinda hard to get time on that stage of course-but worth a try just the same-good luck Emmit

http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/playthebluebird

Tom

Thanks for the link Tom!

One of these days I'll have some time to spend in
Nashville, instead of just passing through over a
weekend, and then I can check out some of the
other open mics / writers nights.

As it is, I work in Florida, and pass through on
the way home to Indianapolis. That is, when I have
a little time off to spend at home with the family.

Anyhow, the Commodore has weekend writers nights,
and I haven't found any others in Nashville, so
the Commodore is where I've been able to visit,
so far.

Thanks again,
Emmit Sycamore

I tried checking out that other link and couldn't get anything from it.

I live in Nashville, and I think the information found here might be more accurate

http://www.barbaracloyd.com/writersnight.htm

I'm not sure the last time she updated it and things are always subject to change.

Thanks for the link!

I will definitely follow up on those weekend events,
and check ahead of time that the info is up to date.

Sincerely,
Emmit Sycamore

I'm going to do open mics again. Got a new guitar.