This is not a great open mic for comedians. Most of the people who perform in it are playing guitar or reading poetry, and it's really hard to get up on stage and try to be funny after someone just read some pros about their abortion.
I've been attending this open mic for more than 8 years and it's been an open venue for all aspects of art. We've had some amazing comedians go after other folks and kill the audience. This place is so welcoming to new folks and a place to come home to. :)
SO let me get this straight, you want the performers to pay money. The performers, the people who are bringing in the other people to patronize your establishment. Sounds like a crock of shit to me.
This open mic has that friendly atmosphere you don't find at other places. Although some of the people frequent the place every week, every newcomer including myself was immediately recognized, publicly welcomed, and cheered for specifically for that reason. Something along the lines of "Welcome to the stage our next guest ________, for the (the entire audience chants at once) VERY, FIRST, TIME! (Cheering and yelping". I am glad I went. Yes you do have to pay $3 so that is equal to one god damn drink. Boo hoo. But I will come back and I look forward to it.
This show is the second longest running open mic in Chicago and is currently celebrating 25 years of local entertainment. For those who can't find parking when attending, there is a free lot on the corner of Morse and Ashland. Yes there is a cover charge for this open mic but it goes towards our feature performers and to ensure we have working equipment for the show. Come spend just one evening here and you'll find an amazing family of artists.
The money goes to the head liner and for gear up keep. Stick around for a few weeks, if you don't suck, you could be headlining and get your money back.
The money goes to the head liner and for gear up keep. Stick around for a few weeks, if you don't suck, you could be headlining and get your money back.
This is not a great open mic for comedians. Most of the people who perform in it are playing guitar or reading poetry, and it's really hard to get up on stage and try to be funny after someone just read some pros about their abortion.
ReplyDeleteI've been attending this open mic for more than 8 years and it's been an open venue for all aspects of art. We've had some amazing comedians go after other folks and kill the audience. This place is so welcoming to new folks and a place to come home to. :)
ReplyDeleteNEVER pay to go to an open mic! What a bunch of BS!
ReplyDeletea lot of acts, and long waiting times. parking is impossible over there. take the cta.
ReplyDeleteSO let me get this straight, you want the performers to pay money. The performers, the people who are bringing in the other people to patronize your establishment. Sounds like a crock of shit to me.
ReplyDeletei did some standup here. let me say this. I waited all night to go up but.......the audience laughs sincerely. but that paying crap is some shit
ReplyDeleteThis open mic has that friendly atmosphere you don't find at other places. Although some of the people frequent the place every week, every newcomer including myself was immediately recognized, publicly welcomed, and cheered for specifically for that reason. Something along the lines of "Welcome to the stage our next guest ________, for the (the entire audience chants at once) VERY, FIRST, TIME! (Cheering and yelping". I am glad I went. Yes you do have to pay $3 so that is equal to one god damn drink. Boo hoo. But I will come back and I look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteThis show is the second longest running open mic in Chicago and is currently celebrating 25 years of local entertainment. For those who can't find parking when attending, there is a free lot on the corner of Morse and Ashland. Yes there is a cover charge for this open mic but it goes towards our feature performers and to ensure we have working equipment for the show. Come spend just one evening here and you'll find an amazing family of artists.
ReplyDeleteThe money goes to the head liner and for gear up keep. Stick around for a few weeks, if you don't suck, you could be headlining and get your money back.
ReplyDeleteThe money goes to the head liner and for gear up keep. Stick around for a few weeks, if you don't suck, you could be headlining and get your money back.
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