LP Aspire Cajon Give-Away Congratutions to Kenny Gamble from Kansas City. Kenny wins the cool Aspire Cajon from Latin Percussion from our Dec/Jan. 2010 drawing. Click HERE for more info. We`ll draw another Aspire Cajon on April 2nd 2010.   Mic-A-Month Give Away Congratulations to Leah Neimeister from Columbus OH! Leah wins a new PL80a mic from Electro-Voice.      Click HERE for more info! We`ll draw another name on March 2nd 2010.   New Open Mic Story I`m thirteen and have co-written and recorded four-songs in the last seven-months. I got a chance to play at an open mic in Dallas, and a guy that casts for Disney was there. So here I was singing my heart out and playing the guitar when the mic started sliding down, so I kept going down with it. I couldn`t believe no one would come and help! By the end of the song I was almost to my knees. He loved it and couldn`t believe I didn`t freak out because of the mic. He took my info (I`m too young to be in a high school musical movie). :) We plan on attending lots of open mic nights this year. MATT JOHNSON Digitech Vocalist Live 4 Digitech JamMan Pedal EV Raven Microphone LP Aspire Cajon Genz-Benz Shenandoah Compak 300 Takamine Singer/Songwriter TF430SS Ovation Idea Pintech Electric Drums Planet Waves - Chord Master Attention Open Mic Hosts! We`ve got an incredible offer for you! Click HERE for details. It`s FREE!   ::::: Highly Recommended ::::: Make Music - Make Money Become a professional performer today! A number of years back, I made the transition from avid musician hobbyist to professional performer.  Since then, I`ve made my living in the music business. If you`ve thought about `going pro`, I`ve got something that you`ll find very helpful. I`ve written a book and it`s now available for the first time! Craver Click  HERE  for more info! Just become a new member and you`ll automatically be entered into a drawing to win deluxe accommodations for four in Navarre Beach, Florida! Click the pic and join today! Share the music. Tell your friends about the nationwide OpenMic.US Network!

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Chicago Area Open Mics Click HERE and submit an open mic! / JOIN  your nationwide open mic network today!     Monday - Bird's Nest - www.birdsnestbar.com / www.openmiczone.com - 2500 N Southport, Chicago, 773-472-1502 / 10 pm - Davenport`s Chaise Lounge - www.davenportspianobar.com - 1383 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, (773)278-1830 / 8 pm - Harrigan's Pub - 2816 N. Halsted, Chicago, 773-248-5933 / 9:30 pm - Quenchers Saloon - http://www.quenchers.com - 2401 N Western Ave., Chicago, (773)276-9730 / 10 pm - Rock House - www.rockhousechicago.com - 2426 N lincoln Ave, Chicago, 773-871-0205 / 8 pm - Salt Creek Wine Bar - www.saltcreekwinebar.com - 8900 Fairview Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, 708-387-2432 / 8:30 pm - The Grafton Pub and Grill - www.thegrafton.com - 4530 N Lincoln, Chicago, 773-271-9000 / 9 pm (Every 2nd Mon) - The Store - www.thestoretil4.com - 2002 N Halsted St., Chicago, (773)327-7766 / 10 pm - The Tonic Room - www.tonicroom.com - 2447 N Halsted St., Chicago, (773)248-8400 / 10 pm - Uncommon Ground - www.uncommonground.com -1214 W Grace St., Chicago, (773)929-3680 / 7 pm - Underground Wonder Bar - www.undergroundwonderbar.com - 10 E Walton St., Chicago, (312)266-7761 / 9 pm Tuesday - Abbey Pub - www.abbeypub.com - 3420 W Grace St., Chicago, (773)478-4408 / 8:30 pm - Atlas Cafe - 3028 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, 773-227-0022 / 6 pm (Every 1st Tue Of Month) - Gallery Cabaret - www.gallerycabaret.com - 2020 N Oakley Ave., Chicago, (773)489-5471 / 10 pm  (Blues Jam) - Holiday Club - www.holidayclubchicago.com - 4000 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, (773)348-9600 / 10 pm - Murphy's - www.Myspace.com/murphysonmadison - 7414 W. Madison, Forest Park IL, 708-704-9357 / 10:30 pm (Every Tue Except Last Of Month) (Drums Available) - Night Cap - West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60018, (773) 909-0303 / 9:30 pm - Paddy O'Splaines - www.paddyosplaines.com - 2434 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, 773-866-1826 / 8:30 pm - Pint - 1547 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, (773)772-0990 / 9:30 pm - Subterranean - 2011 W North Ave., Chicago, (773)278-6600 / 8 pm (Hip Hop) - The Shire - www.theshirechicago.com - 3328 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, 773- 935-6391 / 8 pm - Uptown Lounge - www.uptownlounge.net - 1136 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640-5026, 773-878-1136 / 9 pm - Vaughan's Pub - www.vaughanspublakeview.com - 2917 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, 773-281-8188 / 9:30 pm Wednesday - Bad Dog Tavern - www.baddogtavern.com - 4535 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, (773)334-4040 / 8:30 pm - Carol`s Pub - 4659 N Clark St., Chicago, (773)334-2402 / 9 pm  - Hansa Clipper - 4659 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, (773)878-3662 / 9 pm - Hidden Shamrock - 2723 N Halsted St., Chicago, (773)883-0304 / 10 pm - Memories - 4358 N Cicero Ave., Chicago, (773)286-8640 / 9:30 pm - Mikes Luv 'N Music - www.luvnmusic.com - 5428 S Harlem, Summit IL 60501, 708-539-5350 / 9 pm - Stanley's Kitchen and Tap - www.stanleysonracine.com - 324 South Racine, Chicago, 312-433-0007 / 9 pm - The Globe Pub - www.theglobepub.com - 1934 W Irving Park Rd., Chicago, (773)871-3757 / 9 pm - The Leadway Bar - www.myspace.com/openarmsopenmic - 5233 N Damen Ave, Chicago, 773-728-2663 / 9 pm - Walter Payton's Roundhouse - www.walterpaytonsroundhouse.com‎ - 205 N. Broadway, Aurora IL, 630-264-2739 x223 / 8 pm (open mic / live band) Thursday - Bigby's Pour House - www.Bigbyspourhouse.com - 1700 W. Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101, 630-773-1050 / 7 pm - Gallery Cabaret - www.gallerycabaret.com - 2020 N Oakley Ave., Chicago, (773)489-5471 / 9 pm - Inner Town Pub - 1935 W Thomas St., Chicago, (773)235-9795 / 10:30 pm - Lizard's Liquid Lounge - www.lizardsliquidlounge.com 3058 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-463-7599 / 9 pm (Every 1st Thu) - Red Line Tap - 7006 N Glenwood Ave., Chicago, (773)274-5463 / 10 pm - Zachary`s - 5368 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, (773)792-0933 / 9:30 pm Friday - Hollywood Lounge - www.thehollywoodlive.com - 3303 W Byrn Mawr Ave., Chicago, (773)588-9707 / 8 pm - Mikes Luv 'N Music - www.luvnmusic.com - 5428 S Harlem, Summit IL 60501, 708-539-5350 / 9 pm Saturday - Lucky Number Bar and Grill - www.luckynumberchicago.com - 1931 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, 773-235-7761 / 10 pm Sunday - Carol`s Pub - 4659 N Clark St., Chicago, (773)334-2402 / 9 pm  - Eastgate Cafe - www.easstgatecafe.net - 102 Harrison St., Oak Park IL, 708-660-9091 / 5 pm (Every 2nd Sun) - Gallery Cabaret - www.gallerycabaret.com - 2020 N Oakley Ave., Chicago, (773)489-5471 / 7 pm - Hops & Barley - 4359 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, (773)286-7415 / 9 pm Note: Even though our open mic info. is constantly being updated and validated, we suggest you 'Call before you haul'. (Last Update: Jan. 7th 2010)

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