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TO AZ OPEN MIC!
If
you are wondering about the open mic scene in the metro Phoenix area
we've got tons of information just for you. If you're here for the
first time, click on the FIRST TIME HERE link under the logo.
If you have never been to an open mic night they all run similarly and
are not hard to figure out. You show up at the venue, look around for
a person who looks like they might be the host and typically there is
a numbered list on which you sign your name. When it is your
turn the host hooks up you up to the sound system and introduces you.
Typically you get 2-3 songs or 15 minutes depending on the venue. Go
to an open mic a couple times and you will quickly be seen as a
regular. It's a great way to improve your comfort level in front of an
audience, test your original material, network with other musicians
and find out about local music events.
Chava Cannon, local
singer/songwriter, helps me run this site and much of the look of the
site including the logo and artwork is her work.
Chris
What
is an open mic night like?
What is a songwriters challenge event like?
The list is as of
12/5/2012 accurate
...yes OLD! CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE HAVING IT.
Hey...are you
active in the open mic scene? Sadly, I am not as much anymore
and feel bad that I am not keeping up on this site like I once
did. If you want to help me keep this resource actually accurate
and helpful to local musicians kindly email me or even better
add AZ OPEN MIC on Facebook.
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The
most recent (March 2, 2013)
SONGWRITERS
CHALLENGE
“Just the Way You See It”
Best songs of the event as voted by the
songwriters:
1. Greg Brown/Jeff Carter
2. Chava Cannon
3. Chris Frazer/Rose Haas
4. Michael L. Wilson
5. Steve Rush
Way to go!!
CHECK OUT
THESE OPEN MICS!!!
1st and 3rd SAT, & 4th FRI of
every
month
CUP O'KARMA
1710 W Southern,
Mesa
Across from MCC
7p-9:30p
480
890-0579
2nd SAT and 4th FRI of
every month
SOZO COFFEE
1982 N Alma School Rd
Chandler AZ 85224
480-726-7696
SONGWRITERS FOR A
CAUSE
CD AVAILABLE
at:
http://songwritersforacause.com
A
group of songwriters who got together to write songs for a
worthy cause. Also stay tuned for opportunities on how you too can be part
of Songwriters For A Cause and future projects!
Among the
cool things about being in the Arizona Songwriters Association
is that you get to know about cool events such as the Annual
Songwriters Gathering. For a short video that gives you an idea
of what that is like
Click Here.
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SER is a really nice practice studio. If you have a need to practice they
are the people to use. They have rooms set up with drum sets,
PA/mics, great amps (Ampeg, Krank, Mesa Boogie e.g.) It’s like
$30 an hour and saves the hassle of hauling equipment to
rehearsals—plus the equipment is better than a lot of us have.
Click
here for a map to SER Soundworks
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