Good open mic nights?
Terrence emails:
Does anyone know of any good Open Mic's in the Capital District?
A lot of stuff goes into a good open mic: venue, organizer, who shows up -- both performers and crowd.
So, got a suggestion for Terrence? Please share!
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'The Best Damn Open Mic' is hosted by Mother Judge & Albie at McGeary's on Wednesday nights. Of course there are many others on other days of the week at other venues as well; but, you wouldn't regret going to McGeary's, good people good music and good food there.
... said Graceful J on Jan 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM | link
The Arts Center of the Capital Region has a monthly Open Mic on the second Sunday of each month at 2PM in our Black Box Theater in Troy. The next date is February 10th.
http://www.artscenteronline.org/poetry-and-prose-open-mic/4762/
... said Lauren Hittinger on Jan 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM | link
Hudson River Cafe on Quail has a good open mic set up every Thursday night.
... said Zac on Jan 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM | link
http://albanypoets.com/events/
... said Tess on Jan 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM | link
It depends on what kind of music you're into, but we like the Open Mic at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs on Thursday nights. They have mostly people who both sing and play instruments, but every so often you'll get poets, comedians, solo singers, etc.
It does cost $3 to get in, but I figure it's technically a non-profit, so I don't really mind. Here is some info:
http://www.caffelena.org/events-calendar/regular-features/open-mic-night/
... said Rachel on Jan 14, 2013 at 4:15 PM | link
I'll give ya three:
Wednesday nights at Putnam Den, hosted by Hard Soul, provides a backline if needed;
The Moon & River Cafe in Schenectady hosts the longest running open mic Sunday evenings;
Erin Harkes hosts one Tuesday nights at Stout on Broadway in Albany.
... said Andrew Gregory on Jan 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM | link
Great suggestions, thanks y'all.
... said Terrence Rusch on Jan 14, 2013 at 7:09 PM | link
I think Tuesday Night Live at Justin's is Open Mic. It's a pretty fun time.
https://www.facebook.com/OpenMicLive?ref=ts&fref=ts
... said Summer on Jan 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM | link
Putnam Den in Saratoga. Hard Soul, which is a local band based out of Albany (they're really great, they have original stuff but also know SO many covers) hosts it and they have their stuff set up if you need back up music or moral support ; )
... said V on Jan 16, 2013 at 9:56 AM | link