It's across the street from Ralph's in, quite possibly, the worst part of north hollywood. Get there early if not for the early spots but for the safe parking out front. Inside the place is decorated with a persian motif: black leather couches and curtains hanging from the ceiling. There's a stage at the windows facing the street and a good sound system. The owners lay out a sheet of paper and comics sign up as they come through the door. The host arrives, grabs the list, and starts the show. You get a nice 7 minutes. That might change the more popular it gets. Mostly valley comics but the hipsters are growing by the week. Musicians perform too, not many, but they are not given special treatment; they go on where they signed up as well. Decent place to do a long set and work out a lot of new material. - Brett Gilbert
Hoooollly SHIT. I've probably done every single open mic that is available in L.A. This is by far the most difficult room. With the exception of maybe two comics (of the 13 or so who I watched) EVERYONE bombed. I started to pull out some of my "A" material, which has either killed or elicited at least some laughter in the past.... Absolutely nothing. I don't want to disparage anyone from performing here, though, because the host is nics and most of the comics were good sports about their "failure" (if it can be called such in a place where hope is SUPPOSED to die).
Not Cafe Muse, Hahahaha!! I don't hate it, but it can be a tough room. Mostly because some of the comics are super new and not that funny. My very first time there, all the comics were on point!! Since then, it's been few and far between. I've had good nights there and bad nights. Both only helping with my stand up.
When I went all but a couple of the comics bombed. People stayed to watch but there weren't many laughs when the comics who didn't suck did their thing. Weird room, but yeah the host is nice.
This place sucks. The barista doesn't care if your in the middle of your set, so you gotta compete with the milk steamer, and it echoes and makes that sharp high pitched squealing noise though the WHOLE shop very loudly.
it can be a tough room, but it just thickens your skin which every comic needs. I recently saw a woman winner of last comic standing have a rough night at a packed, mostly Latino, audience, but she wasn't affected, cause she's a pro. Shit, if that white girl could handle a tough Latino crowd, then certainly we can handle a "tough" audience at......a cafe. Brett, possibly the worst part of NoHo? Not even close, bro. You must not know NoHo, and you must one of those...uh, hipster immigrants from the Midwest. Don't be skirred.
Here is the best way to put it, it is not a tough room if you are funny! Always go up with confidence in your material dont ever let the room get to you because it reflects your performance.
It can be tough to newcomers, but this is overall a pretty supportive room with a positive vibe. Yeah it rarely has real audience members, and naturally many comics and their attention spans will come and go, but "lucky" is Shit My Dad Says getting made into a sitcom. When it's other people getting laughs and you're not, the answer usually lies within. The usual rules apply, respect the room & talk to the audience instead of trying to perform in spite of them, and you'll be supported, even when you bomb.
Pretty awful experience. I'm not even referring to my jokes or how my set went either, because the room was devoid of any energy positive or negative. The host just didn't show up and we all had to introduce the comics ourselves as well as the fact the fact that there were 8 people there all sitting/standing in the very back of the cafe. But yeah as previous comments state, I guess that will thicken your skin, but why not stand on Magnolia outside on a bucket and scream your set, you'd get a more interesting reaction.
This mic is still going on and the hosting situation has been fixed. Joe Welker will be hosting 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month, while Todd Basil will continue hosting 2nd & 4th Fridays.
This comment doesn't just apply to this open mic. It applies to every open mic host who does this: STOP DOING 5-10 MINUTE SETS IN BETWEEN THE FUCKING COMICS. JESUS CHRIST.
I recently realized that there was a substitute host that night. Jackson and the balding guy (sorry- I don't remember your name) are awesome. But the comment still stands for the regular hosts at other mics.
I've been bumped two times here in the last couple of months. In both cases, a host told me that I was next then put on a minor celeb or a relative of a minor celeb. wtf? Don't fucking LIE and bump people at an open mic- especially not in that manner. I'm quickly losing faith in this place.
Fun! Host was a little down at first, but he picked it up real quick and did an excellent job. Stop in, have fun, and make people laugh. Every mic is only as good as we make it.
Cool open mic, mostly new comics and every so often a music act. Complete FREE but cafe has good drinks. Sign up is at 6:30PM
ReplyDeleteIt's across the street from Ralph's in, quite possibly, the worst part of north hollywood. Get there early if not for the early spots but for the safe parking out front. Inside the place is decorated with a persian motif: black leather couches and curtains hanging from the ceiling. There's a stage at the windows facing the street and a good sound system. The owners lay out a sheet of paper and comics sign up as they come through the door. The host arrives, grabs the list, and starts the show. You get a nice 7 minutes. That might change the more popular it gets. Mostly valley comics but the hipsters are growing by the week. Musicians perform too, not many, but they are not given special treatment; they go on where they signed up as well. Decent place to do a long set and work out a lot of new material. - Brett Gilbert
ReplyDeleteHoooollly SHIT.
ReplyDeleteI've probably done every single open mic that is available in L.A.
This is by far the most difficult room.
With the exception of maybe two comics (of the 13 or so who I watched) EVERYONE bombed.
I started to pull out some of my "A" material, which has either killed or elicited at least some laughter in the past.... Absolutely nothing.
I don't want to disparage anyone from performing here, though, because the host is nics and most of the comics were good sports about their "failure" (if it can be called such in a place where hope is SUPPOSED to die).
edit: *the host is nice
ReplyDeleteI guess the last few sentences should translate into "at least it's not Cafe' Muse."
Not Cafe Muse, Hahahaha!! I don't hate it, but it can be a tough room. Mostly because some of the comics are super new and not that funny. My very first time there, all the comics were on point!! Since then, it's been few and far between. I've had good nights there and bad nights. Both only helping with my stand up.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went all but a couple of the comics bombed. People stayed to watch but there weren't many laughs when the comics who didn't suck did their thing. Weird room, but yeah the host is nice.
ReplyDeleteThis place sucks. The barista doesn't care if your in the middle of your set, so you gotta compete with the milk steamer, and it echoes and makes that sharp high pitched squealing noise though the WHOLE shop very loudly.
ReplyDeleteit can be a tough room, but it just thickens your skin which every comic needs. I recently saw a woman winner of last comic standing have a rough night at a packed, mostly Latino, audience, but she wasn't affected, cause she's a pro. Shit, if that white girl could handle a tough Latino crowd, then certainly we can handle a "tough" audience at......a cafe.
ReplyDeleteBrett, possibly the worst part of NoHo? Not even close, bro. You must not know NoHo, and you must one of those...uh, hipster immigrants from the Midwest. Don't be skirred.
Here is the best way to put it, it is not a tough room if you are funny! Always go up with confidence in your material dont ever let the room get to you because it reflects your performance.
ReplyDelete"Here is the best way to put it, it is not a tough room if you are funny!"
ReplyDeleteRightrightrightrightright.
I'm glad you were lucky, kid, but don't be an idiot.
It can be tough to newcomers, but this is overall a pretty supportive room with a positive vibe. Yeah it rarely has real audience members, and naturally many comics and their attention spans will come and go, but "lucky" is Shit My Dad Says getting made into a sitcom. When it's other people getting laughs and you're not, the answer usually lies within. The usual rules apply, respect the room & talk to the audience instead of trying to perform in spite of them, and you'll be supported, even when you bomb.
ReplyDeletePretty awful experience. I'm not even referring to my jokes or how my set went either, because the room was devoid of any energy positive or negative. The host just didn't show up and we all had to introduce the comics ourselves as well as the fact the fact that there were 8 people there all sitting/standing in the very back of the cafe. But yeah as previous comments state, I guess that will thicken your skin, but why not stand on Magnolia outside on a bucket and scream your set, you'd get a more interesting reaction.
ReplyDeleteThis mic is still going on and the hosting situation has been fixed. Joe Welker will be hosting 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month, while Todd Basil will continue hosting 2nd & 4th Fridays.
ReplyDelete"it can b tough for newcomers" im pretty sure that i dont want to b a regular at an open mic
ReplyDeleteThis comment doesn't just apply to this open mic. It applies to every open mic host who does this:
ReplyDeleteSTOP DOING 5-10 MINUTE SETS IN BETWEEN THE FUCKING COMICS. JESUS CHRIST.
.......Thank you.
Fuck yes, but never been a problem for me at this mic
DeleteI recently realized that there was a substitute host that night. Jackson and the balding guy (sorry- I don't remember your name) are awesome.
DeleteBut the comment still stands for the regular hosts at other mics.
If you like young Armenian girls with great asses, this is the place for you.
ReplyDeleteI've been bumped two times here in the last couple of months.
ReplyDeleteIn both cases, a host told me that I was next then put on a minor celeb or a relative of a minor celeb.
wtf? Don't fucking LIE and bump people at an open mic- especially not in that manner.
I'm quickly losing faith in this place.
Fun! Host was a little down at first, but he picked it up real quick and did an excellent job. Stop in, have fun, and make people laugh. Every mic is only as good as we make it.
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