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US and Canadian Open Mikes - by musicians, for musicians

Host: Tom
Sign up starts at 6:15ish and fills up very quickly, music is from about 7:00 to 9:30, the later you are on the list the shorter of a time you'll get, but they try to fit everyone in, plenty of great musicians who want to play with each other also.

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Sign up starts at 5:30 and performances start at 6PM. Follow either "New Hudson Inn" or "Five Becomes West" on Facebook for updates. Bring and instrument and plug into a great sounding PA systems and mixed remotely by the host throughout the night ensuring you sound your best! Recordings of your performance can be available upon request.

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Open Mike @ Lemon Squeeze (music, comedy, poetry)
Every Wednesday at 7pm
The Lemon Squeeze New Paltz
107 Main Street
New Paltz, NY
Host: Jack Spann

Open Mike at Lemon Squeeze Tavern in New Paltz, NY. Grand piano, a guitar amp, PA, and mics provided. All styles welcome. Backing tracks are welcome, but you must have an 1/8" stereo output from your device, no streaming.

Sign up in person, @ 7pm. Music starts @ 8 pm. Eight minutes per act, pretty strictly enforced.

Last sign up @ 10:30pm.

Please come share your talents. This is a very comfortable stage in a great university town venue that serves very good food and drinks. Original and cover songs are welcome. There is an outdoor patio with fire pits, weather permitting.

Questions? email jackpiano@email.com

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Host: Sam
Open Mics on Friday evenings. Fast Eddies is a Billard room with a large bar area. Good sized performance area and good sound. If not too busy acts are allowed fifteen minutes. The host Sam is very accommodating. Covers and originals welcomed. Maybe some jams at the end. Nice folks and welcoming crowd.

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Host: Duane Bartels

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  • Submitted by Duane Bartels
  • Last updated: August 1
Host: Tim Curry
Small "stage area" it is not raised and small 4-channel PA, two mics and mic stands.

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  • Submitted by Tim Curry
  • Last updated: August 13
Prescott Community Room the 2nd Friday of Every Month. Doors Open at 6:30 PM. ADMISSION FREE! Beer, wine, soda, and pizza for sale. (Cash Only) Musicians, poets, comics, magicians, singers and local performers welcome. Sign up with the MC upon arrival to receive your performance time. Please bring your own instrument to perform.

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F.A.M.E. Acoustic Open Mike at Prospect Pantry
Selected Saturdays at 6pm
Prospect Pantry
1 West Main Street
New Market, MD

6-9 pm. Two songs or 10 minutes each. You can sign up on F.A.M.E.'s Facebook page or at the venue.Acoustic music - hand drums are fine.

This is a monthly event on Saturday nights - which Saturday can vary.

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  • Last updated: August 1
Super fun chill place, feels like a living room. Space is best suited for one artist at a time. All styles welcome. Bring your instruments or digital setup!

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  • Submitted by Mary Stone
  • Last updated: August 1
Host: Mary Stone or Ellis Dom
Super fun open mic, tough crowd so bring your A game! Everyone is there to get drunk and have fun! Lively, rock, country, comedy, and more welcome!

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  • Submitted by Mary Stone
  • Last updated: August 1
Third Space Thursday Open Mic (music, comedy, poetry)
Every Thursday at 8pm
George Street Co-op
89 Morris St
New Brunswick, NJ
Host: Manny

The Third Space Open Mic is a music, poetry, and comedy-friendly weekly open mic! We are also a safe third space for those looking for a comfortable space to spend the evening.

Contact host at: CocoaPupStudios@gmail.com

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Very good house band.

sound person.

Good local crowd.

full backline

video of jammers:

https://rumble.com/v5xbeph-whipping-post-allman-brothers-cover.html

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  • Submitted by don
  • Last updated: August 13
Host: Phil Carroll and Luanne Surace
RAD Free Open Mic! Singer Songwriters Make Your Voices and Unique Message Heard! RAD is seeking artists of all gender expressions and sexualities, as well as Trans/Queer/Non-Binary Singer Songwriters. Singers will be eligible for RAD Sylvia Rivera Scholarship! Come sing cover or original. All genres welcome. Grand Piano, CD player for tracks. More info and to sign up email phil@recordingartistsdevelopment.org!

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  • Submitted by Jade Zabric
  • Last updated: August 1
Host: Jamie
No amps but can plug into their PA, lots of stuff like the weight or the band or eagles or wagon wheel. Ends at 9:00 sharp, probably doesn't really get going until 7:00 or 7:30.

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Host: Gregory Levine

(TEMPORARILY CLOSED. See you soon!)

Musicians, dancers, comics, actors: Workshop, TRY something new, SEE something wild! EVERYthing* welcome: Every kind of Music, Comedy, Theater, Dance, Weird, Beautiful, Dumb, Great!

$5 for 5 mins / longer Featured slots avail (contact Gregory Levine to book!)

DI plug-ins for instruments avail. Music tracks welcome, too! All tech requests taken.

Full bar, NO minimum.

ELECTRIC STAGE at 167 Bleecker St. between Thompson and Sullivan. Greenwich Village, NYC

Every Wed, signup at 9:30pm, show 10pm to Midnight.

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* everything but fire and glitter!

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Host: Offutt Porter

Da Mic is Open! This is a total freedom of expression open mic. Poets, rappers, singers, musicians, comedians… whatever your art is, come by and express yourself with NO JUDGEMENT.

Enjoy some delicious vegan food and perform or just enjoy the show - family friendly environment.

$10 admission

Questions? call Offutt Porter at 914-320-1866

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Paddy Reilly's Open Mic
Every Tuesday at 7pm
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
519 2nd Ave
New York, NY
Come get your 15-minutes of Fame by playing any type of music (original or covers) in front of a great audience with the best sound in NYC. Sign-up at 6pm… Open Mic starts at 7pm and goes as long as the list.

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Open Mic Night – All Are Welcome!

Join us for an exciting Open Mic Night where all music styles, performance styles, and genres are welcome! Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or spoken word artist, this is your chance to take the stage and share your talent with a supportive community.

• Sign-ups: Start shortly after 7:00 PM on-site or through Eventbrite.

• Performances: Begin at 7:30 PM.

This event is held in a community center, so we kindly ask that performances avoid excessive graphic content or foul language. Let’s keep it fun, inclusive, and respectful for everyone!

Come showcase your skills, support fellow performers, and enjoy a night of creativity. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage!

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  • Submitted by Sam
  • Last updated: August 1
Great live music venue in Woodside, Queens! Live music preferred, backing tracks can be played too. Sign up from 7.30pm. Every Mondy night!

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RAD Meet and Greet Open Mike! Virtual! Singer songwriters sing a cover or original! All genres! Meet the RAD team. Tell us about yourself. Show us your talent! Audition for our summer 2023 recording session. Apply for our scholarships. We welcome all artists and are shining a light on LGBTQ TRANS and NON-BINARY ARTISTS. For more info and to sign up, for your Zoom invitation, please Email info@recordingartistsdevelopment.org. Send your bio and info about your music and your song selection!

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Open Mic with Cara Cartney (music, comedy, poetry)
Every Sunday at 9pm
Sparky's
4333 New Falls Rd
Levittown, PA

Open Mic Every Sunday at Sparky's World Famous in Levittown since 2012.

Friendly atmosphere, friendly bartenders, and very friendly and welcoming host.

Any style of music welcome.

Feel free to join in if ok by performer.

Starts at 9:30 and ends at 2am.

Just come say to hello to Cara and she will get you up to play whenever you feel comfortable.

Spare guitar and percussion is available if needed.

9:30-2am

www.caracartney.com

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  • Submitted by Cara
  • Last updated: August 13
Tacos N' Tinkerin' On Tuesday @Mary's Caddyshack!
Every Tuesday at 7pm
Mary's Caddyshack
1959 South 124th Street
New Berlin, WI
Host: Ricky Orta Jr.

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  • Last updated: August 1
friendly acoustic open mic, brew pub, bring your own food and dog. Sign up at the door

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Wednesday Night Open Mic (music, comedy, poetry)
Every Wednesday at 5pm
Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail
Newtown, PA
Host: Bill Monach

Any way you can entertain the crowd (within reason) is fair game!

Live performance music-solo, duo, trio—bring your band!!!

KARAOKE TOO!!!

Just show up!!! No pre-sign up necessary! Everyone gets a turn! You’ll get the most stage time of any open mic in the area! It’s a Bill Monach open mic—he takes care of you!!!

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Host: Ray
Ray does songwriter showcasing and open mics every Wed night. Sometimes OM are also themed

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  • Submitted by Sean
  • Last updated: August 1
Nice restaurant with friendly folks and plenty of free parking. Minutes off of I84 Exit 10.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT is BACK and better than ever!

Mark your calendars! Local talent is welcome to perform every Wednesday this Summer!

Sign up to perform here: https://forms.gle/9wPAXfFZwTVreTCM9

All ages and talent levels are strongly encouraged! So, play that instrument, read us your favorite book, share your latest original song with us! The possibilities are endless.

BYO Food, Grab a drink from the Stage Left Lounge, and enjoy some great, local talent!

Doors Open: 6:30pm

Mic Opens: 7:30pm

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  • Submitted by Square Foot Theatre
  • Last updated: August 1
Host: Gabriel
All ages welcome, no explicit content. Sign-up starts at 6:30.

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  • Submitted by Gabriel
  • Last updated: August 13
Friendly acoustic open mic, great food, drinks and atmosphere. Grateful Dead open mic once a month. Sign up at the door.

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Host: TIMKO

Ward 4

277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466

https://www.ward-4.com/

Sign-up starts: 7:00pm

Open Mic starts:7:30pm

Ends at 10:00pm

Hosted by TIMKO

We provide 2 mics, 2-3 instrument cables, PA System. Sign up is 1st come 1st serve.

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  • Submitted by Tim Ko.
  • Last updated: August 13
Open Mike with Dave Ogden (music, comedy, poetry)
Every Sunday at 7pm
The Stone Church Restaurant / Pub
5 Granite St
Newmarket, NH
Host: Dave Ogden

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  • Last updated: August 2

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  • Last updated: August 1
Host: Steve Tourison

All are welcome!

A nice, laid back environment with friendly host and bartenders.

Sign ups start at 6:30pm.

Spare guitar and percussion available if needed.

Food and drink specials.

Let’s have some fun!

7-10pm

www.caracartney.com

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  • Submitted by Cara
  • Last updated: August 13
Host: Mike Warner
Good Open Mic with a great host.

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Open Mic begins every Wednesday night at approximately 8:00 pm and ends at 12:45 am. All types of music and instruments are welcome!

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  • Submitted by Brian
  • Last updated: August 1

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