Just wanted to put in a quick word about a couple more open mics around town. I went to both the Local 506 and the Cave recently. The Local 506 has a great stage inside. It was remodeled a few years ago. The venue is medium sized, with a large open floor, raised benches along the walls, and a good sound system. You'll get a big, professional sound when playing here that is very forgiving of small mistakes, nice reverb, light show, etc. Sign up happened about 30 minutes before the show started.
The Cave, on the other hand, is small and intimate. As a performer, you feel very close to the audience, and it sounds like they can hear each nook and cranny of your voice. I enjoyed it very much. The quality of the sound was very true. This mic is an all-originals only, so be prepared before you show up. The sound guy (Peter, I think) maintained a "virtual list" in his head. It seemed like there was a strong community of folks here that knew each other.
The Cave, on the other hand, is small and intimate. As a performer, you feel very close to the audience, and it sounds like they can hear each nook and cranny of your voice. I enjoyed it very much. The quality of the sound was very true. This mic is an all-originals only, so be prepared before you show up. The sound guy (Peter, I think) maintained a "virtual list" in his head. It seemed like there was a strong community of folks here that knew each other.
Both are great open mics which you should check out!
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