Open Mic Nights
Want to play music, not just listen? There are several open mics every week.
Open mic, jam, showcase — each is a different name for the same thing — an event created so members of the public can share their music. Several venues and musicians host an open mic in St. Augustine each week, welcoming all to their stages and their microphones.
There are a few things found at every open mic: a sign-up sheet, microphones, cords, and speakers, and a host or band to start things off, wrangle the musicians, introduce the acts, and encourage applause. It's helpful if the host can also provide a bit of musical assistance if needed.
Open mics are popular in St. Augustine, many have regular musicians and loyal audiences who like the host and enjoy the inevitable musical surprises. Some tend to appeal to singer/songwriters, others to those who play rock and country covers, and still others to those who like to jam — in rock or jazz. Every open mic in town is friendly to folks new to the area, to that particular open mic, and even to performing at open mics. Several musicians now regularly booked at local venues, got their start in St. Augustine at an open mic.
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