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Chester Bistro
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Every Thursday at 8pm
Hosted by Darryl Ellyson
2612 Perdue Springs DrChester, VA 804-425-6956
- This open mic has been cancelled, please delete Thank you Darryl
Darryl Ellyson (5/2008)- This thursday OPEN JAM 3/20. Musicians of all kinds welcome. Lets Build Chester into a Music Mecca
- ed (3/2008)
- Awesome time, if you were there you know, If not you should have been. We do it all over again this Thursday 3/27. Be There!!
- Darryl Ellyson (3/2008)
- What a great night this past Thursday. Kareoke Steve was here fresh from the Bahamas. A new recording artist stopped by and debuted three songs off her new CD. Carrie and Mandy A fine duet wowed the crowd with their vocal harmoney's. The Usual Suspects had the crowd dancing every time they took the stage. See ya this thursday
- Darryl Ellyson (4/2008)
- Hello, I am Steve Smithson. LOng time vocal member. I am interested in the Jam you are having. I play guitar, bass, some pedal steel, Sing. Should I bring a guitar and small amp?
- Steve Smithson (5/2008)
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The Chester Bistro Open Mic, hosted by Darryl Ellyson, is held every Thursday evening. The show is always free and all are welcome.
This is a No Smoking Facility.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
How do you sign up to play? Sign up begins at 8:15pm, 1st performer takes the stage at 9:00pm
What if there are no spaces left on the night of the show? Stick around and support your fellow artists, then come back the following week.
What do you provide? Do I need to bring anything? We provide a sound system with two vocal mics and two direct input lines for instruments. No drum kits.
How many songs can I play? Each act may play three songs totaling no more than 12 minutes, no exceptions. Please do not exceed the time limit and be considerate of your fellow artists.
I write prose and poetry can I perform? Yes, same time limits apply
- Darryl Ellyson (2/2008)
- No drums, all talent levels welcome!
- Darryl Ellyson (2/2008)
- Drums provided, One of the most talented drummers in Richmond has committed to be here every Thursday nite. Play solo or with back up, all talent levels welcome!
- Darryl Ellyson (3/2008)
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