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Welcome to az open mic! If you are in the Phoenix area you are lucky to be
in an area with one of the better open mic (or open mike) scenes in the
country.
In the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area there are probably close to a
hundred. On this site you will see all the sites listed that I have found
from various sources. Should you have corrections or deletions, please leave
me feedback. Because venues that hold open mic occasionally change their
schedules, ownership or just give up, you should call them to make sure they
are still having open mic to avoid an unnecessary drive. I do my best to
keep a current list but I rely on help from other open mic musicians to help
me keep the list as accurate as possible.
For those of you new to open mic, they all run basically the same. Nearly
all venues have a weekly host who runs the open mic and a list on which you
sign your name. When it is your turn, the host introduces you, plugs you
into the sound system if needed and runs sound for you. Typically you get 3
songs or 15 minutes, except for some of the more popular venues (Joe's
Grotto, The Dubliner) where you get 2 songs. Should you perform at the same
open mic several times you are quickly viewed as a "regular". You find a
very gracious audience at open mic particularly among your fellow
performers.
Open mic is a great place to hear original music and to
meet other performers and singer/songwriters. You hear music heard nowhere
else. To me personally, it has been a major inspiration. Make use of this
site and check out the good times to be had at open mic in the Phoenix area.
Thanks for visiting! Chris
oh...AND...just in case you happen to
wonder about the guy that runs this site. Click here:
Chris's Pages
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The list is accurate as of May 11, 2008
We lost a few in the past 3 months: The Mighty Cup,
Bookmans, Over Coffee, Peppers, R.T. O'Sullivans, The Tropicana, The Well, Hardtailz Bar and
Grill, Johnny's Uptown and The Gym Bar and Grill (dang...that was quick).
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It's here! Take the new
Songwriters Challenge! |
Late Again
A Songwriters Challenge
1 song title, 30 days to write the song
What:
An event where songwriters will present an original song, all using the same
song title and having been given no more than one month to work on it.
Song Title:
“Late Again”
This title was given to us by William Love,
local songwriter and coordinator of the Phoenix Chapter of “SongsAlive!” a
world wide songwriter’s organization.
When:
2:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where:
Chino Bandidos in Chandler, 1825 W. Chandler Blvd.
(SE corner of Dobson and
Chandler Blvd. behind Walgreens)
San Marcos Square, Chandler, AZ 85224, (480) 889-5990
How to get involved:
Write a song entitled “Late Again”
and be prepared to present it live at the event. We ask that the song be
presented live as it makes the event much more interesting to the audience.
If you are not a performer and need help in finding a person to perform your
song, email me and I can offer assistance. A sound system will be provided.
To participate, contact Chris Frazer at chris@azopenmic.com. Put
“songwriters challenge” in the subject header.
Prizes:
Drawings will be held for studio time, services and merchandise.
Consider yourselves challenged. You have 30
days…get to writing!
Our event sponsors who show
support for the local songwriter by donating prizes:
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Desert
Vista Studios:
5 hours of studio time |
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Az Songwriters Association:
Free Admission to a song pitch. ($20-25 value) |
| SER Soundworks:
gift certificate good for 2 hour rehearsal session in our fully equipped
studios. They have donated 2 certificates. |
| ZonaMusic/Alan
Kovin: 4 hours of studio time. |
   
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Open Mic News
 Anna
Bean's Coffee and Gelato 6-10 the LAST Friday of every month
3230 E Union Hills Dr,
Ste 135
602-569-1623
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Directions to Anna Bean's Coffee
 The Grand Avenue Tavern;
Monday nights 9pm-close 2448 NW Grand Ave Phoenix,
AZ 85073 (602) 252-2770 Hosted
by Dirty Goat Productions Free drink for all performers.
 All Starz Sports Bar & Grill Live
Acoustic Karaoke / Open Mic
Every Sunday 8:00PM to 11:00PM hosted by Michael Treatch
4929 W. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85226
SE Corner Of Chandler Blvd. & Rural
http://www.allstarzchandler.com
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Not getting long enough sets at open mic? How about a 1 hour
showcase of your music? Paul Raia has been organizing
songwriter showcases at The Paisley Violin. At
these showcases you are given an hour to perform your original material.
Contact Paul at paulestaz@yahoo.com
if you are interested in this opportunity.
Open Mic Thursday Night in Tempe at The
Final Round
The Final Round in Tempe (northwest corner of Baseline
and Mill) has open mic every Thursday. With the recent demise of
many Thursday night open mics we really could use another one here in
the east valley. It is a sports bar but also
licensed as a restaurant which makes it an all ages venue. The food is
great especially the pizza in my opinion. There is
currently a lot of mic time available as it is still
getting rolling as an open mic spot so JOIN US! Thanks! Chris
The Final Round
5030 S Mill Ave, Tempe
480-456-3663
Thursday 8-11, host Chris Frazer
contact chris@azopenmic for
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The Dirty Pretty (formerly Bar 74) starts a new and improved Open Mic
Night
 From
host Adam Shero:
NO COVER, DRINK SPECIALS!! I have played a lot of open mics over the years and
this has to be the best platform I have played, they have given me a great
opportunity to get out and let musicians of all kinds play a great venue
with a great PA. We wont just set your levels and walk away, we want you to
sound as good as you do!! I am even willing to record you if you like just
let me know. I hope to see you there.
Adam Shero 480-284-0521
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Cave Creek Coffee Company has brought back
Open Mic Night
If you have not been to Cave Creek Coffee Company it is a
very cool venue. I has open mic on Thursdays hosted by Mad Coyote Joe
starting at 7:30. Aside from being an open mic host for 15 years, Joe is
known to many locals from his television show "The Sonoran Grill" as well as
a nice batch of cookbooks of a southwest flavor that he has written.
(hey...btw, I knew him when I was a music major at Scottsdale Community
College back in the mid 70's) Todd and Rose, the new owners are heavily
invested in making a top notch music venue. They built a great stage with
lights, repainted the room, set up proper seating and put in a fantastic
sound system. They have been having a great turn outs so I would highly
recommend checking out this open mic.
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Thanks for
sending in your profile info people! (I am currently REALLY slow at
getting the info on due to changing the format. Sorry bout that.) I will do my
best to keep up with adding the profile info. If you would like your
profile on here fill out the form and email a pic of yourself that you
would like on there to
chris@azopenmic.com.
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