I’ve been hosting open mics since 2008ish and I’m idealistic about it. Photographs for the night are absolutely welcome to be used by those appearing in them. YOU ARE WELCOME to use photos and videos taken of you for your own purposes. If you can, please leave my watermark or give me credit, but honestly, this is to help our local music community, go forth and conquer!
- The 200th SPARK w Annette Wasilik.
(yep, no sound for the first 20 minutes of the webcast or so, sigh – but I WAS AWESOME!!!) Tonight was a beautiful night. Annette was on point, but beyond that, we had an all-star turnout of regulars and old… Read more: The 200th SPARK w Annette Wasilik. - The SPARK w Pet Names.
It’s amazing when someone you’ve only ever heard online shows up and delivers. Tight harmonies, great songs, great playing. It was my first time back to the SPARK in several weeks and though we had very light turnout, it was… Read more: The SPARK w Pet Names. - The New Deal Cafe Open Mic.
Tonight me and Joey Campfire / Joseph Swelterpants / host of the New Deal Cafe decided to swap open mic nights. I was pretty sure I’d have a good time, I was not incorrect. It was a much broader crowd… Read more: The New Deal Cafe Open Mic. - The SPARK w Quiet the Mountain.
A long night but a good one. Fabulous talent, plenty of new artists and FINALLY we get to have Quiet the Mountain! We do this every Tuesday, with or without me, at the SPARK at School of Musical Traditions (7112… Read more: The SPARK w Quiet the Mountain. - The Music City Open Mic.
July 5th. How is it possible that this is my last open mic at Morsbergers till October? Somehow I piecemeal gave away my Sundays to gigs and festivals and clients and Special Events without realizing it and here we are…… Read more: The Music City Open Mic. - The Music City Open Mic and a Weekend of Chaos.
Yesterday we played Annapolis’ “homegrown music festival” Eastport A’Rockin’ for the first time in twenty years. At least… I think that’s the truth and I’m sticking by it. I wonder what would’ve happened if I’d maintained a presence in Annapolis… Read more: The Music City Open Mic and a Weekend of Chaos. - The SPARK w Broommaker.
We do this every Tuesday, with or without me, at the SPARK at School of Musical Traditions (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup before we get started at 7pm, randomized list. Tis the best free night of entertainment in… Read more: The SPARK w Broommaker. - The Music City Open Mic.
Heather showing up in the latter half of the night went a long way towards making this a Lovely night. She was on her way home from her family’s Father’s Day gathering and brought unto me one of my favourite… Read more: The Music City Open Mic. - Music City Open Mic.
We do this every Sunday night at Morsbergers Tavern at 713 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Signup around 6.30pm, music at 7pm. 2 songs or 10 minutes, whichever’s shorter. I’ve given up telling people about the food, though it’s good… Read more: Music City Open Mic.