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Hey guys, just curious, is the age limit for the sign up or does it apply to audience members as well? Thanks

Carla (2/2012)

I attended this open mic once and was not that impressed. I've been to many many open mics in my 25 plus years of performing around the country. The host seemed to be super stoned or at least not very able to properly run an open mic. He rambled a lot on stage during his 'set' and several times through out the evening he wasn't in the room when a performer would be done… causing everyone to wait for his return to set up the next performer (wasting time that others could have been performing)… also while the stage is nice and people friendly, the venue has a pretty lame setup. The seats for audience members are facing each other on either side of the room NOT towards the stage. It made it very uncomfortable to stay and listen. It is nice that they have a dedicated space for the music that is closed off from the bar. I wouldn't say don't go… It's just not my type of scene. I found it more pleasant to hang out at the bar. For an open mic I'd rather make the trek to some place like the Waltz Astoria on a Tues or Wed night.

discoqueen (11/2011)

a decent open mic - easy to get to via the L-train. watch closely for the signup - its a bit messy. unfortunately, at least this time, the host let a select group of regulars signup ahead of time for a block of choice slots - who performed and then proceeded to leave for the bar after they were done - they didn't listen to anyone else. the only dedicated listeners (and for me, a few strong songwriters) were the new people - one of the performers near the end even joked about how almost nobody was around to listen to him. some good songwriting - but these were mostly 1st-timers - so i don't know what it would be like in a future week. be prepared - if you get a later slot - for 3/4 of the room to jet by the time you perform.

comedians are allowed. there is no piano/keyboard, but you could bring one to plug into soundsystem.

Anonymous (8/2011)

In defense of the host, who is a good guy, he gets mobbed the second he pulls out the sign-up list… I really don't think he preferably gives spots to anyone… but things here might work better if the bartender puts the list up at say 4, when people start arriving… that way people could sign up when they arrive and it would be fair to everyone, without the mad rush for the list… I do agree people should hang out and listen to other performers after their set; I have always figured you should listen to 4 people after you before you pack up and split…

Joshua Sanders (9/2011)

aah, yes - it wasn't entirely his fault - performers are aggressive to signup here, though you're also right this could be remedied by some different protocols. i should add, the space is beautiful, and the bar area is also quite nice.

Anonymous (9/2011)

music only? or can comedians come out?

Anonymous (8/2011)

Minimum age 21

Gemmiti (6/2011)

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