Open mic at Yucca Tap Room has been going on since an impressive 2001, but the current host, Jason, has been producing the show since 2009. While open to all genres of talent, this room mostly attracts musicians, and there is a definite bias which favors musicians in that they get three songs while comedians get three to five minutes. There are no language restrictions, and signup is first come first choice. There are 21 slots on the signup sheet. Yucca Tap Room is a full bar, but they also serve a number of foods. Appetizers like quesadillas, egg rolls and chicken tenders; slider, burgers, salads and sandwiches; entrees like chicken and waffles; various made fries or tots (chili, bologna, carne asada). The kitchen is open till midnight. The room has a nice, big stage with two mics. Eight TVs were playing but muted, and when the show started, the one TV facing the stage is turned off. The room seats 46, and there is a pinball machine and a shuffle board, if you’re feeling playful. Outside, they share a huge parking lot. The signup came out at 8pm. I arrived 8:06 and already there were nine signups. I took the ninth spot. By 8:39pm, there were 13 signups. I noticed the lighting on the stage is not conducive for comedy: dark and not easy to see the eyes. There were 25 people in the room plus the bartender when the first talent went up. That number increased by ten by 10:15pm. I went up just after 11pm and performed for about 24 people, half of whom were not listening to the show (or at least my comedy). I did about six minutes and got myself off. I guess comedians get more than five minutes, if you’re good enough. Jason plays music between acts to keep the energy high, and normally they have a featured act, but there was not one the night I performed. Guys, this was a very good room to do, in spite of the disproportionate amount of stage time. The room remained lively throughout the evening. I got to do more than the time I was told I could do. Had I not gotten myself off I could very well have done as much time as a musician. Perhaps not being used to standup, Jason didn’t think an audience would pay attention that long to someone, especially if they’re not funny. I suspect you’ll get much more time now that the room has experienced a positive comedy act.
Open mic at Yucca Tap Room has been going on since an impressive 2001, but the current host, Jason, has been producing the show since 2009. While open to all genres of talent, this room mostly attracts musicians, and there is a definite bias which favors musicians in that they get three songs while comedians get three to five minutes. There are no language restrictions, and signup is first come first choice. There are 21 slots on the signup sheet.
ReplyDeleteYucca Tap Room is a full bar, but they also serve a number of foods. Appetizers like quesadillas, egg rolls and chicken tenders; slider, burgers, salads and sandwiches; entrees like chicken and waffles; various made fries or tots (chili, bologna, carne asada). The kitchen is open till midnight. The room has a nice, big stage with two mics. Eight TVs were playing but muted, and when the show started, the one TV facing the stage is turned off. The room seats 46, and there is a pinball machine and a shuffle board, if you’re feeling playful. Outside, they share a huge parking lot.
The signup came out at 8pm. I arrived 8:06 and already there were nine signups. I took the ninth spot. By 8:39pm, there were 13 signups. I noticed the lighting on the stage is not conducive for comedy: dark and not easy to see the eyes. There were 25 people in the room plus the bartender when the first talent went up. That number increased by ten by 10:15pm. I went up just after 11pm and performed for about 24 people, half of whom were not listening to the show (or at least my comedy). I did about six minutes and got myself off. I guess comedians get more than five minutes, if you’re good enough. Jason plays music between acts to keep the energy high, and normally they have a featured act, but there was not one the night I performed.
Guys, this was a very good room to do, in spite of the disproportionate amount of stage time. The room remained lively throughout the evening. I got to do more than the time I was told I could do. Had I not gotten myself off I could very well have done as much time as a musician. Perhaps not being used to standup, Jason didn’t think an audience would pay attention that long to someone, especially if they’re not funny. I suspect you’ll get much more time now that the room has experienced a positive comedy act.