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Jeff Carlisi
38 Special
| David,
I am pleased to be associated with Open Mic Entertainment. 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.
August 2006 | 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.
Thanks again, Jody Perritt October 2006
| 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"
Larry Lester 2/4/06 |
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.
RR 12/07/05
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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.
Sincerely
Danny Reynolds ( Hawk) 11/21/05
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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.
Best,
Fran Snyder
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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! Sincerely, Ernie Thero |
Pittsburgh Area Open Mics
Monday
- Rex Theater - 1602 E Carson St. (South Side), 412-381-6811 Acoustic / 9 pm
- Thunderbird Cafe - 4023 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177 / 9:30 pm
Tuesday
- Aspinwall Grille - 211 Commercial Ave., Aspinwall, 412-782-6542 / 10 pm
- Bloomfield Bridge Tavern - 4412 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield, 412-682-8611 / 9 pm
- Wicked Witches Dam View Hotel - 919 Freeport Rd., Cheswick, 724-275-7202 / 9 pm
- PD's Pub - Squirrel Hill, 5832 Forward, Pittsburgh, 412-422-5027 / 10 pm
- Shootz's Cafe and Billiards - 2305 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, 412-488-3820 / 8 pm
Wednesday
- Blind Pig Saloon - Rt. 56 & 7th St., New Kensington, 724-337-7008 / 9 pm
- Moondog's - 378 Freeport Rd., Blawnox, 412-828-2040 / 8 pm
- Jekyl & Hyde - 407 Cinema Drive, Pittsburgh, 412-488-0777 / 9:30 pm
- Shadow Lounge - 5972 Baum Blvd. (East Liberty) 412-363-8277 / 8 pm
Thursday
- Connections - www.creativeartsgroup.net, 3495 Bates Street, Pittsburgh, 412-621-6760 / 8 pm
- Howler's Coyote Cafe - 4509 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield, 412-682-0320 / 9 pm (1st & 3rd week)
- Hot Rod Lounge - 785 Rt. 22, Delmont, 724-327-1660 / 9 pm
- Irwin Eagles - 211-2nd Street, Irwin, 724-863-9847 / 8 pm
- Keynote Cafe - 416 Clay Ave, Jeanette, 412-638-5263 / 7 pm
- Valentines Restaurant - 1101 Pittsburgh St., Springdale, 724-274-9500 / 9 pm
Friday
- Keynote Cafe - 416 Clay Ave, Jeanette, 412-638-5263 / 7 pm
Saturday
Sunday
Note: Even though our open mic info.
is constantly being updated and validated, we suggest you 'Call before you
haul'. (Last Update: Aug. 14th 2008)
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