FREE Percussion Lessons! The world`s greatest percussion company, LP, is now offering FREE video lessons online.  Check it out!    Play Out this week at any of our great open mic venues! Descriptions and directions are located in the "Venues" section. Monday - Rudy`s - Grayson / 8:00 - 11:30   - Tony`s Sports Grill - Norcross / 8:00 - 11:30   Tuesday - The Pizza Pub - Buford / 7:00 - 10:00   - Nemoe`s Steak & Seafood - Peachtree Corners / 8:30 - 11:30  - Paddy`s Irish Pub @ Chateau Elan - Braselton / 8:00 - 11:30  Wednesday - Abbott`s Bar & Grill - John`s Creek / 7:00 - 10:30   Thursday - Taylor`s - Norcross / 9:00 - 12:30   - Wild Wing Cafe - Gainesville / 8:00 - 11:30 - Three Dollar Cafe - Duluth / 8:00 - 11:30 Friday - Dave & Buster`s - Duluth / 8:00 - 11:30 Sunday - Champps Americana - Alpharetta / 9:00 - 12:30  Rising Star - Nick Pallas Nick Pallas is a 16 yr.-old singing sensation!  Josh Groban and Frank Sinatra come to mind when you hear Nick croon!  Visit his website.	OpenMic.us Staff Tours the Larrivee Facility in Vancouver On a recent visit to Canada, we got to see first-hand how Larrivee crafts some of the finest guitars in the world. Special thanks to Joe, our guide, Jean Larrivee, Jr., our host and to Ricky Thompson for `hooking us up`. Click here to see the pix from our tour. New Open Mic On Thu @ Three Dollar Cafe In Duluth We play out on the huge covered patio on a nice stage.  This is the newest addition to the famous $3 chain.  Their food is famous for quality.  Come check it out this week!  Audition for a paying gig this Thursday! Toshi Iseda Clinic 9/20/08 - 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Roland Days 10/28/2008 - 7:00 PM Talking Drums 11/19/08 - 8:30 PM	Zoom H2 Handy Portable Digital Recorder No matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo! Our Price: $199.99 Mention Open Mic US and save an extra 10% / Code: OMUS (offer expires: 9.25.08) Visit the Sam Ash Music Store at: 2999 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 770-818-0042 MAP
	Special Pricing for Open Mic Musicians! "This is where I`m recording now.  Demos or full-releases, this is your place.   Listen to Eric`s work on my new song, `One Trip`."  craver       www.groovetunes.com    Play out at an Open Mic out of state! We have comprehensive open mic information on local websites for 44 U.S. cities. Visit the site and see for yourself!	`Performing Like A Pro` A Two-Part Series by Richard Reichner Read Part 1 `From Amateur to Pro` by Craver Open Mic Entertainment`s, Craver, lays out the steps to take you from amateur to professional musician. Read Part 1 - `Get Your Head On Straight` Read Part 2 - `Equipment` Read Part 3 - `Types Of Gigs`   Read Part 4 - `Selling Yourself` Read Part 5 - `Solo, Duo or Band`
	"I`ve used this program.  It`s really amazing!" craver	Free Digital Recording Check back to this spot often. Here, you will find out where to get a FREE CD of your open mic performance. This week`s locations:  - Tue - Pizza Pub - Buford - Tue - Paddy`s Irish Pub - Wed - Abbott`s - Fri - Dave & Busters

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