Open Mics
Hey All,
Well, the weekend fast approacheth, but I think one of the biggest news items is the return of the Hip Hop Open Mic Night to 123 Pleasant Street next Thursday, the 2nd of February. If you're not already familiar with the night, people can come out and freestyle or do one of their own songs, and this time they're even having a 'beat battle' for up-and-coming producers. The night is hosted by DJ Monsta Lung and DJ Mischievious from U92, and Ace Beanz and Johnny Harmonic will be performing some sets as well. So I guess it's sort of a combination open mic / regulars night, despite the name, and that's why you'll be seeing a $5 cover. It's been a little while since the night was put on and hopefully they can get it started up in a regular way again. It's really nice to see so many different genres flourishing side by side in town and I hope it continues.
If hip hop's not your bag, the Rosewood has their regular acoustic open mic night on Thursdays as well, and you can usually catch Brett Hammon & Andrew Slater there. In fact, I believe that McClafferty's ALSO has an open mic night on Thursdays hosted by former Cheap Truckers Speed frontman Brian Porterfield. Keep in mind it's 21+ though kiddies. 123's regular weekly open mic is tonight of course, but if you're not already there you probably won't read this beforehand. I heard that Sea Hag, a metal side project of some of the boys from Librarians and Dave Bello's band, might be making their virgin voyage tonight if you make it out. Fuel has their open mic night on Tuesdays so you've got yet another place to be heard during the week. I also heard Thred would be appearing on WCLG tonight at 10pm, so if you're constantly checking out Couches on Fire you might actually have time to listen, otherwise it's probably too late (too bad I was busy at work today).
Lastly, nearly all of this info came from our brand new Myspace profile. Add us if you aren't already our friend, and if you're in a band, keep those bulletins coming and we'll pass along what information we can. Hopefully we can get another weekend roundup out before too long, but since it won't make it in before then, I should mention that the Virginia Coalition will be appearing at 123 tomorrow with support from the Underwater Sex Plants, who have some really nice sounding demos up on their Myspace profile. I can't recall the last show they played but it seems like it's been a little while.
Well, the weekend fast approacheth, but I think one of the biggest news items is the return of the Hip Hop Open Mic Night to 123 Pleasant Street next Thursday, the 2nd of February. If you're not already familiar with the night, people can come out and freestyle or do one of their own songs, and this time they're even having a 'beat battle' for up-and-coming producers. The night is hosted by DJ Monsta Lung and DJ Mischievious from U92, and Ace Beanz and Johnny Harmonic will be performing some sets as well. So I guess it's sort of a combination open mic / regulars night, despite the name, and that's why you'll be seeing a $5 cover. It's been a little while since the night was put on and hopefully they can get it started up in a regular way again. It's really nice to see so many different genres flourishing side by side in town and I hope it continues.
If hip hop's not your bag, the Rosewood has their regular acoustic open mic night on Thursdays as well, and you can usually catch Brett Hammon & Andrew Slater there. In fact, I believe that McClafferty's ALSO has an open mic night on Thursdays hosted by former Cheap Truckers Speed frontman Brian Porterfield. Keep in mind it's 21+ though kiddies. 123's regular weekly open mic is tonight of course, but if you're not already there you probably won't read this beforehand. I heard that Sea Hag, a metal side project of some of the boys from Librarians and Dave Bello's band, might be making their virgin voyage tonight if you make it out. Fuel has their open mic night on Tuesdays so you've got yet another place to be heard during the week. I also heard Thred would be appearing on WCLG tonight at 10pm, so if you're constantly checking out Couches on Fire you might actually have time to listen, otherwise it's probably too late (too bad I was busy at work today).
Lastly, nearly all of this info came from our brand new Myspace profile. Add us if you aren't already our friend, and if you're in a band, keep those bulletins coming and we'll pass along what information we can. Hopefully we can get another weekend roundup out before too long, but since it won't make it in before then, I should mention that the Virginia Coalition will be appearing at 123 tomorrow with support from the Underwater Sex Plants, who have some really nice sounding demos up on their Myspace profile. I can't recall the last show they played but it seems like it's been a little while.
posted by Brian @ 9:07 PM
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