Stage Left Café

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Open Mike
Second and last Friday of each month at 7pm

125 Van Buren St
Woodstock, IL

815 338-5164

Submitted by The Wandering Endorphin
Last updated: August 13

As you can see, I have posted several times regarding this open mic. The hosts, Keith, Judy, Roger and Carl along with Phil on sound, (aka Off Square Music). make all feel comfortable. It is a very "family" feel with an open invite to join the "family" by coming out to the event. The venue is located in the Woodstock Opera House building and is owned and operated by the local municipality. OSM is a regular user of this venue and have recently held a fund raiser to install a more permanent upgraded sound system and acoustic soundproofing to help keep the sound from interfering with any Opera House productions. OSM not only cares about the performers they get but also the venue itself. Contact Keith at blueloom@sbcglobal.net for a reservation for a time slot to play. 3 songs/15 minutes! Come see why so may of us keep coming back month after month!
Norm "MadDawg" Siegel (6/2008): This is a great open mic, it goes from 7 to midnight, 15 minutes per act, very nice room. Beer and wine available. I've been going a couple years now, it's always the highlight of the month!
andy andrick (3/2007): These folks are quite good at making talent feel right at home. They choose featured acts that perform from 8:30 to 9:00 from the many people who attend this open mic. They will also bring in special guests for this time slot, local Woodstock area residents who make an impact on the community. There have been classically trained singers, pianists and even 3 "old" guys called The Choir Boys, who recreate the sounds of the great folk boom of the '60's. If you have any interest in performing at all, the trek to Woodstock is more than worth the effort or expense. I go every month and also attend the concerts at the Church in Woodstock as well. Contact Ken at 815-338-5164 or blueloom@sbcglobal, net to register for the last Friday of the month. Rumor has it that soon they will be doing this 2 times a month!
Norm "MadDawg" Siegel (2/2007): This room is a warm, congenial and friendsly place to perform. They have a great facility right next to the landmark Woodstock Opera House. The Off Square Music is a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the folk tradition, both historically traditional music, singer/songwriters and contemporary folk. They sponsor concerts in this and another venue, a church, in Woodstock. The usual rules apply---15 minutes or 3 songs. Very warm and friendly atmosphere.
Norm "MadDawg" Siegel (4/2006): For information & performer registration contact Keith at 815-338-5164 or at blueloom@sbcglobal.net. This is a smoke free, all ages venue. They serve wine, etc. The crowd is attentive to the performers and it's a very well attended open mic. What more could you want! I highly recomend it.
The Wandering Endorphin (2/2005)

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