This is the longest open mic I have come across, the place purporting 30 years, welcoming talent of all genres onto their stage. The current host and producer of the mic is Tony. Talent gets 15 minutes on stage. Signup is first come first choice, but you can call in or walk-in early and signup, no problem. The mic goes from 7pm to 10pm. Know that there are some language restrictions. I stopped by earlier that day and took the 7:45pm slot. The business serves Mexican food: tacos, enchiladas, and more. They also offer sandwiches and a “specialty dinner,” -- salmon that night, which I ordered -- and it was delicious. To drink they offer beer in cans and bottles but also $5.95 draft beer and nonalcoholic beverages. The place seats about 45 and most all of the seats can see the stage where the mic takes place. The stage is quite big, with a piano to one side and four mics set up. Red curtains are the backdrop of the stage. Thankfully, there are no TVs or other distractions. I arrived at 6:47pm and saw slots 7:15 to 9:15 were all taken. The evening started at 7:15, since no one took the 7pm slot, with no introduction. The first talent just went up and started playing. Talent thereafter was given an intro by Tony and later his helper, a young audience member who would announce the next performer after asking the audience to give it up for the previous act. We had 11 people when the room began, but that increased to 17 by 7:30. A couple of children made up part of that number. When I went up at 7:45, I played to 20 people, respecting the language rules out of respect for the parents of the children. Attendance got better, with 23 by 8:30 and 22 by 9:15pm when the last talent went up. Guys, this is a good room to do. That it has lasted as long as it has – 30 years! – just tells you how good this room is. Snoqualmie is a small town some distance from Seattle. Yet, this room attracts so much talent. That you get 15 minutes is a great amount of stage time, if you’re working on your featured set. The current host is a good guy, and I’m sure this room will continue for years to come. Do this room when you have a lengthy set to offer. It is a good room and deserves some attention.
This is the longest open mic I have come across, the place purporting 30 years, welcoming talent of all genres onto their stage. The current host and producer of the mic is Tony. Talent gets 15 minutes on stage. Signup is first come first choice, but you can call in or walk-in early and signup, no problem. The mic goes from 7pm to 10pm. Know that there are some language restrictions. I stopped by earlier that day and took the 7:45pm slot.
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I arrived at 6:47pm and saw slots 7:15 to 9:15 were all taken. The evening started at 7:15, since no one took the 7pm slot, with no introduction. The first talent just went up and started playing. Talent thereafter was given an intro by Tony and later his helper, a young audience member who would announce the next performer after asking the audience to give it up for the previous act. We had 11 people when the room began, but that increased to 17 by 7:30. A couple of children made up part of that number. When I went up at 7:45, I played to 20 people, respecting the language rules out of respect for the parents of the children. Attendance got better, with 23 by 8:30 and 22 by 9:15pm when the last talent went up.
Guys, this is a good room to do. That it has lasted as long as it has – 30 years! – just tells you how good this room is. Snoqualmie is a small town some distance from Seattle. Yet, this room attracts so much talent. That you get 15 minutes is a great amount of stage time, if you’re working on your featured set. The current host is a good guy, and I’m sure this room will continue for years to come.
Do this room when you have a lengthy set to offer. It is a good room and deserves some attention.