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Now I take it all back! I didn't know that there are 2 open mikes----Tues--acoustic only and Wed--open to full bands (so of course that's when they go) So I went on the wrong night------ignore below rant----cool place BUT pick your night!

katy Keenan (2/2012)

I played the Skylark open mike last year and it was fun and yes, cool range of acts and good sound so we went back last night expecting the same---eclectic, some electric, some acoustic, ya know a pleasant mix. BUT I am an acoustic guitar open miker--singer songwriter I guess, and when we got there there were 3 names on list so we jumped in at 4 and 5. And the first was a full electric Husker Du-like band, with full set-up (and time) and soooo loud the bench I was sitting made my ass tickle. OK not so bad---and then 2nd up---another full, keyboards 2 guitars, drums, bass---FULL BAND. This one was sooooooo loud it was really painful. By this time there was literally no one but me in the room (the few patrons had retreated to the little ante-space at the rear). I was holding my ears. I went and screamed at the sound kid "is the 3rd a full band." It was--so we left. I think the Skylark (open mike) has turned into a public space for full, metal, rock etc bands to rage--which is cool cuz there are few others. It may have been a fluke but singer songwriters, and others--be warned.

katy Keenan (2/2012)

I have played the Skylark about 4 times. The sound man is excellent and the range of acts is always impressive. The quality of the performers every time I have been there has been much higher than other open mikes I have played. It is a great place to see what is churning and pulsing in Seattle's vast universe of unknowns. In my experience, the talent is great, the audience is appreciative and supportive, the bartender is hot, and the sound man is skillful and attentive. In my opinion, if you don't sound good at the Skylark, you suck.

Dick Richards (8/2010)

Hello, I am new to the comedy sene and trying to find open mics to get up and try materail and conquer stage frieght, I always bring my life partner ( i.e significant other ) along but he is only there as suport and can always wait outside if need be. please let me know your thoughts. Thanks Casey P.S is comedy on the venue and if so how do we sign up.

Casey Hogan (6/2010)

Yes, every Wednesday at 9pm. Signup 8pm. Come early for trivia (7pm) and win cash and prizes…

skylark (10/2009)

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