Next open mic: Sunday, 6 November 2011 at McGee’s Irish Pub at 7:30

Hello friends,

What? Again? More live music and beer in front of like-minded individuals?

Yes!

Maybe some residual Halloween songs will emerge before the already dim memory of recent parties fades into the next holiday.

Come play some music and enjoy a drink on the house for your efforts. I look forward to seeing you Sunday night.

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directions: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/wheres-open-mic-2/

Ryan

Next open mic: Sunday, 23 October 2011 at McGee’s Irish Pub at 7:30

Hello friends,

Ah.  Chill in the air.  Leaves on the ground.  Beer in the can.  Protesters on the streets.  Sounds like the time of year for indoor music.

Building on the blazing success of two weeks ago, let’s have another great night this Sunday. Come early and sign up so you get a slot.  I’m going to let the list fill up and let the night run itself as I will slip out early.

Come play some music and enjoy a drink on the house for your efforts.

blog: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/

calendar: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/calendar/

directions: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/wheres-open-mic-2/

Ryan

Great night last night–thanks

We had our best night of open mic last night–lucky number 13 musicians. It was so successful that we had to limit people’s time on stage. What a mixed joy it was to hold up the ‘one more song’ finger more than once. Thank you all for coming and making a great night.

If this keeps up, we will be forced to use the dreaded sign-up sheet with scheduled times, etc. That would be great.

Best for me was the number of countries represented on stage, behind the bar and heckling from the floor: Switzerland, Canada, Ireland, France, Denmark, Russia, US, India, Germany. What did I forget?

I challenge you to bring and sing some songs from your native tongue. And remember: next time, I will try my hand at a couple of Swiss German songs. Should be great.

Thanks again and see you again in two weeks, 23 October.

blog: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/
calendar: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/calendar/

Ryan

Next open mic: Sunday, 9 October 2011 at McGee’s Irish Pub at 7:30

Hello friends,

It sounds as if all went very well in my absence two weeks ago. Thank you very much to Thomas and Tory for supplying the hosting, energy, music and manners.

Let’s do it again this Sunday night. See you there.

blog: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/
calendar: http://openmiczurich.wordpress.com/calendar/

Directions

Ryan

Next open mic: Sunday, 25 September 2011 at McGee’s Irish Pub at 7:30

Dear friends,

(My apologies for the being a bit late with this notice…)

The next open mic will be this Sunday, 25 September 2011 at McGee’s Irish Pub at 7:30. Sadly, I will miss it and I now write you from 30,000 feet, looking down on the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska as I make my way to Fairbanks and the original timehaven. But while I find peace in the Tanana Valley, I will be at ease knowing that the mic will be opened by our Very Special Guest Hosts:

Thomas Mathis and Tory Roucaud

Oh, you know these excellent musicians from their many appearances this year–great music by great people. And now they will be in charge, so please treat them with all of the respect that you have shown me recently…no, wait…show them a bit more than that. They deserve it.

I look forward to returning for the next open mic on 9 October, so go ahead and mark it on your calendars. Or, keep an eye on our own open mic calendar and blog.

Have a great night Sunday and let the music flow. Spread the word and prepare for a very musical winter, as we finally get rid of that pesky ol’ sun.

Ryan

Next open mic: Sunday 9/11

Sunday night, 11 September, 7:30 pm, McGee’s Irish Pub.  Come play some songs, get some drinks, enjoy the vibe, meet some people, laugh at a joke that I plan to tell.

The last couple of open mics have been fantastic with many new players and growing energy.  Thank you everyone for your support.

 

We are back! Next Open Mic! will be 14 August.

Open Mic! 2.0 is here. Most notable upgrades:

• -Improved sound system (better microphones, reverb in vocals, stage monitor, guitar in the mix)
• Free drink for a performance (30 person choirs excluded)

The word is spreading as we are upping our advertising efforts. The last Open Mic! was a great success and a hopping night. We look forward to a packed house on 14 August. See you there and start looking for more advertising and fliers beginning next week. If you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms, please fire away to me