OPEN MICS and Songwriter Jams/Meetings in Central Florida
(Weekly Listing)
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The following Open Mics are the ones I know about. I have been to 99% of them, but things do change. If you know of any others, please e-mail me at susiecool2001@yahoo.com and let me know. Also, if you know that any of these listed is no longer running. please let me know, so I don't go sending people on wild goose chases.
Enjoy!!!!
Please call ahead at the numbers listed before making the trip.
** indicates venues that have been confirmed as of July 07 2006
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Sunday
Spiral Circle Jam 750 N. Thornton Ave. Orlando, 32803. Acoustic music circle. Starts after 7:00, goes till 11:00pm (+) $3 donation towards room rental.
Contact: Barry Brogan cell 321-749-9929 home 321-264-0678
(NB. This is an acoustic circle jam, (no mics))
International Songwriter's Guild (ISG) Meeting. First Sundays. 5:00 pm at the CFMA 3020 E. Robinson St. Orlando FL.
Contact: Matthew Griffin (407) 903-1212
(NB. This is not an open mic, it is a songwriters network/song critique group.)
**DMAC (formerly Guinevere's) 37 S. Magnolia St., Orlando 32801 (corner of Pine and Magnolia). (407) 992-1200 9:00 till... (I reccommend you get there BEFORE 8:00pm if you want to sign up) Host Alex.
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Monday
Central Station Bar -100 E. Central Blvd Orlando, 32801 10:00 pm til 1:00 am.
**Tom and Jerry's--1117 N. Orlando Ave. Winter Park 32789 (Mills) Just north of Lee Road on the west side of 17-92. (407) 647-6519. 9:00 til 12:00. Host Blue's Mama.
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Tuesday
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI Orlando) Meeting. First Tuesdays (usually) 7:00pm
Please contact Sheryl sheryl@solocreativemedia.com
tel 321-631-4325
or Asli (407)359-0506 for info on the venue
http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com
(NB. This is not an open mic, it is a songwriters education/critique group.)
**Handlebar and Grille-- 600 N 17-92 Longwood, tel (407) 339-4949. 8:00 to 11:00pm. Acoustic music. Bands, please bring your own gear. Hosts Laura and Seven
**The Haven 6700 Aloma Ave. tel 407-673-2712 Great sound system. 9:00 to 2:00 Host Jim
Claddagh Cottage -- 4308 Curry Ford Rd, just West of Conway Rd. 407-895-1555. 9:00 pm to closing. Host Erik
**Austin Coffee and Film. 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park Fl 32789 Tel 407-975-3364. 8:00 to 11:00pm. Host Joe Cucci
**Oviedo Borders-- 8285 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, 407-977-3385 First Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm. Be there at 6:30 for sign up. Host James.
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Wednesday
**Underground Bluz UCF (formerly Java Jabbers/ Back Booth) NW corner University Blvd and Alafaya Trail (407) 482-4141. 10:00pm till... Host Dan
**Friendly Confines 2 after 10 pm- 3088 Aloma Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32792-3703 (407) 478-0506]
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Thursday
**Devaney's Sports Pub 7660 University Blvd., Winter Pk 32792 (407) 679-6600. 9:30 to 1:30pm. Host Dane
**Underground Bluz UCF (formerly Java Jabbers/ Back Booth) NW corner University Blvd and Alafaya Trail (407) 482-4141. 10:0 till.. Host Jairo
**Natura Coffee and Tea --12078 Collegiate Way 32817. tel 407-482-5000. 8:00 pm till 2:00am. Owner Paula
**Friendly Confines 1 --435 North Alafaya Trail (Waterford Lakes) 407-736-9182 Thursdays 10:30pm. Hosts Beave and Ty
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Friday
**Rubicon Cafe (1st Fridays) Unity Church, 4801 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando, 32810 (407) 295-9181. 7:30 til 10:30. Host varies. Admission is free. Yummy entrees and deserts (vegetarian included) plus coffees and teas are available for a small donation.
Be there by 7:00 if you want to get on the list.
**Black Cat Cafe (2nd Fridays) Unitarian Church, 1901 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, 32803 (407) 275-6152. $2 cover for audience members. Low cost drinks and snacks available. Host Tom Greenman.
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Saturday
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