Wearing a flannel shirt and toting a guitar case, Nicholas Lopardo walked into the Amityville Music Hall on a recent Wednesday night and jotted his name on a list. The 37-year-old HVAC technician, who ...

If a few drinks in, or with a few mocktails down the trap, or totally sober, you’re ready to show off your stuff, open mic nights are a great way for musicians to get their reps in and receive ...

Local songwriter Eric Tappert performs at Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises’ open mic night on the first Wednesday of every month. While he’s played at other venues, Tappert keeps coming back for Lightnin ...

Atlanta offers a wide variety of places where independent aspiring musicians, comedians, storytellers and poets can share their work — and patrons can catch a rising star. Here is just a small ...

When Tiffany Chu approached the podium to read two of her essays about her life experiences to a group of strangers, it was a last-minute decision. The Poway resident had come to the 4S Ranch ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fairfield invites musicians young and old to Open Mic Night. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Not interested in performing? Attendance is free to ...

From f-bombs to insults, politicians have a history of open mic debacles. March 27, 2012 -- intro: It's every public figure's nightmare. You lean over to make an off-handed remark, and the entire ...

The stage is set for Houston area musicians trying to find their groove. While it may seem that live music showcases have been replaced by karaoke machines, musicians in need of places to perform can ...

There are plenty of jokes. And lots of laughs. But these Chinese-language open mic events are not just about stand-up comedy. The get-togethers are also place for activists to meet, get some group ...