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Abbey Pub

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Open Mike
Every Tuesday at 8pm

3420 W. Grace
Chicago, IL

773-478-4408

This is a good open mic, and I've been to a lot of them around the country, even hosted one myself for 6 months. This one has an experienced and gracious host, friendly musicians, an overall good atmosphere for music, and good pub food.

K. C. Kurtwood (11/2006)

We played there last week. Sammie (congas) and I (guitar). We had a good time. The people were super-friendly, the staff also. Can say all the talent was… such. But there were a couple of really funny acts. Worth it.

Gian Luca (8/2006)

Great NEW room for open mic. I play there almost weekly because I live close by. Very warm crowd most of the time and there anumber of great musicians that show up on a regular basis. At the end, if you stay late enough you may even get to have a jam with other players… Well recomended for your tuesday night.

MHB (4/2006)

This was my first open mic in Chicago. Good room, decent sound. Nick was the host. Only 3 acts when I signed up so I got to play 2 sets. The crowd was VERY interested. They sang along, clapped, and cheered. I had a terrific time. Talked to several folks aftward who came up and introduce themselves, like "Loose Bruce" former bus driver for the Grateful Dead. I'll be back, I promise.

Randy Martin (4/2006)

I went back to this open mic in Feb. '06 after almost a year and though the host has changed, Nick's a great host and it's still the same great folksy vibe. The sets are back up to 3 songs, at least that night it was, and there are many of the same performers still coming there. This is a classic pub with a heavy smoke factor. Crowd supportive of originals and covers. Get there at least by 6:30 to sign up 'cause the regulars come early and hawkeye the order in which they arrived.

R.M. (4/2006)

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