If you've ever been to a coffee shop,chances are you've heard the term "open mic" before.An "open mic" is exactly what the term implies.An open event at your local coffee shop(which usually sells,wine,snacks,coffee etc) where singers,songwriters,poets,comedians,rappers etc sign their name to a list and have the opportunity to showcase their talent.These are NOT paid gigs however, opportunities can arise from performing at them. Open mic venues are great for exposing new talent,collaborating with other performers,building up a following and gaining stage experience.That's the good news,now the bad...Most of these venues will be held on a weeknight, not a weekend in order to attract customers on a slow night and usually at 8 p.m. or later.If you work full time like myself and have to get up early,this could present a problem.Some of the performers are not considerate of others and think they are giving a concert instead of performing the usual allotted 3 songs,3 poems etc...Also,depending on who the host of the open mic is,you may find late walk ins bumped on to the list ahead of you,which can be frustrating.
*Some extra food for thought... I have seen many performers with very large ego's stay outside until it's their time to go onstage and then leave the room as soon as their finished without any regard or consideration for other performers.(Elvis has left the building!)I always make it a point to listen and watch the other performers and give them my full support and appreciate it immensely when I'm given the same consideration...
regards,
stringz6
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