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The Cantab Lounge

Upcoming Dates ?
Mon, Jul 14
Mon, Jul 21
Mon, Jul 28
Mon, Aug 04
Mon, Aug 11

Singer Songwriter Open Mike
Every Monday at 8pm

Hosted by Geoff Bartley

738 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA

617-354-2685

Is there one on Sunday still I know it is not listed but I have been there.

Jeff Wright (12/2007)

I recently moved back to Boston from NC and so far Cantab is my Favorite open mike spot. The players and feature bands are always great. It is a fun place to play. Also you couldn't ask for a better host. Geoff is the man! Very welcoming and gracious, Geoff makes you feel at home before you play a chord. Thanks for the good times had and more to come.

Matthew James (12/2007)

Awesome!! one of the best open mics and open mic crowds I've seen! thank you!!

LeAnne Broas (9/2007)

The Monday night open mike at the Cantab in Cambridge, MA, draws surprisingly good singer-songwriters and guitar players. We also get good blues players on occasion, but almost anything goes. Our sound system isn't bad and hasn't caught on fire in weeks. I book feature acts from all over, but most are local or regional. We start at 8:00 PM and most open mikers sign-up around 7:45. You'll get a slot even if you arrive late… we usually run right up to 12:45 AM closing. Plan two songs. We began in December 1991. Take a look at past and upcoming feature acts at The Cantab's web site (linked above). The menu's there, too. The Cantab is a 21+ bar and grill with live music seven nights.

Geoff Bartley (1/2007)

Geoff is being unduly modest. The sound doesn't get any better at an open mic (or at a concert, for that matter). P.J. Shapiro, THE soundmeister, is the best. An unheard-of combination of easy-going, welcoming and professional. The best place to be on a Monday night in Greater Boston.

Richard Goldman (2/2007)

I almost feel like I shouldn't write too much about this one. The host, Jeff, stressed that we were not there on a normal night. Two birthdays and the 14th anniversary of the open mic itself all conspired to make our visit a huge celebration rather than their normal fare. Apparently… NORMALLY… sign-up starts every Monday night at around 7pm or so, and order is determined by lottery. There is a feature act who plays from about 9.30 to 10pm. It seemed a very folky night, with a surprisingly attentive bar audience. Nice stage, nice sound system, and very attentive sound guy. It was a one song night, but I don't know if that's standard - but that was easily waived for friends of the host. About Playing the Cantab: We haven't gotten to play the main stage yet, and I haven't found the secret that leads to a show there. However, we've played in the basement - which I didn't know existed. Small stage, low ceilings, loud sound system. If you plan on rocking rather than folking, perhaps this is a more legitimate aspiration.

rob ilyAIMY (8/2006)

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