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Open Mics

Upcoming Open Mic Events

Off Square Music hosts several recurring open mics, both in-person and online. Read about each under their separate menu tabs.

How To Perform

To promote and support our performers in the best way possible in all our venues, we ask that all current and future performers visit this page (or click on the button below) to complete a one-time informational form. Once you submit that form, you can return to the same page any time to request a performance spot in any of our venues.

Virtual Open Mics. We’d also like to point you to our guide for How to Get the Best Sound and Video for Zoom Open Mics.

Upcoming Open Mic Events

Keep an eye on this page. Details and updates about each upcoming event will be posted below as the date approaches.

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic brought to you by Off Square Music.
Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic | December 2022 | Zoom

November 7, 2022 0

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic December 2022) features performers from our community and beyond. Read more, sign up to perform. […]

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic brought to you by Off Square Music.
Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic | November 2022 | Zoom

October 30, 2022 0

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic (November 2022) features performers from our community and beyond. Read more, sign up to perform. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic November 23, 2022 – Hybrid!

October 26, 2022 0

All-Original Open Mic November 23, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

Bob Palmer has been performing in the Chicago area since the early in 1970s and currently performs locally at various venues and events. As a guitarist and singer, he performs cover songs and several original songs, with some influencers including James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Joe Walsh, Jimmy Pag, Jimi Hendrix. Over the years, he has had the opportunities to perform with bands such as the Outlaws, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Foghat, and the Byrds.
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Stage Left Open Mic Wed. Nov. 9 Features Bob Palmer | Hybrid!

October 18, 2022 0

Stage Left Open Mic, Bob Palmer featured performer, comes up November 9, 2022. Save the date, 7:00 pm/CST (doors open 6:30 pm CST). […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic October 26, 2022 – Hybrid!

October 1, 2022 0

All-Original Open Mic October 26, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening. […]

Jim Gary is a Kerrville New Folk Finalist and an award-winning songwriter (Great River Folk Fest) who writes songs of wit and wisdom in whatever genre strikes his fancy.
Open Mics

Stage Left Open Mic | Jim Gary | Wed. October 12 | Hybrid

September 17, 2022 0

Stage Left Open Mic, Jim Gary featured, Wed., Oct. 12, 7 pm. Six albums with over 70 original songs, lyrics and images to move you! […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic September 28, 2022 – Hybrid!

September 13, 2022 0

All-Original Open Mic September 28, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening. […]

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic brought to you by Off Square Music.
Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic | October 2022 | Zoom

September 13, 2022 0

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic (October 2022) features performers from our community and beyond. Read more, sign up to perform. […]

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic brought to you by Off Square Music.
Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic | September 2022 | Zoom

August 14, 2022 0

Every Saturday Virtual Open Mic (September 2022) features performers from our community and beyond. Read more, sign up to perform. […]

Nelson Fisher
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Stage Left Open Mic | Nelson Fisher | Wed. Sept. 14 | Hybrid

August 14, 2022 0

Stage Left Open Mic, Nelson Fisher featured, Sept. 14, 7 pm/CDT (doors open 6:30 pm). Hybrid Event (enjoy at Stage Left or at home!) […]

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Keith Johnson, Woodstock, IL, brings together local food production, local music culture, and creativity to create and support community. […]

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