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!
Open Mic Atlanta is proud to be a part of a charity event for Partners Against Domestic Violence.
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New Open Mic Story - By Jim Snively
Hi, my name is Jim Snively and I played “at home” for many years until I was encouraged to take my music ‘public’. Like so many before me, music filled a need in my life and home is how and where I met that need.
I remember walking into the Brick Alley Theater, an open mic in Cleveland, and trying to decide if I wanted to play in public. It was there I finally opened my guitar case and ultimately my soul.
Through the open mics, I have met and befriended many very talented people. Most are local, but some are passing thru on their way to a dream. It has allowed me to learn my art and enhance via performance thru the feedback of a live audience.
Since that day, I’ve gone on to host several Area open mics.
Once, during a conversation with Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry Chapin), I told her that there are so very many talented players who, in real life are dentists. truck drivers, office workers, laborers etc., that could sit in with her and her trio and she would never know they were amateurs. And in chatting with Def Leopard’s Viv Campbell, he told me that when he goes home to L.A. after touring, he takes a month off ~ does nothing ~ then goes to local “jams” & open mics to keep his chops up.
So, to me, open mics are a gateway to where ever you want to go. I play them, I host them, I love them. Thank you for caring enough to ask.
My name is Jim “LooseChange” Snivley, and I thank you.
Harmonica Give-Away!
Hohner makes the world`s finest harmonicas.
OpenMic.US and Hohner will be giving away one `5 Pack` of harmonica from Hohner on January 5th.
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Matched Pair - One High Pitch and One Low Pitch
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The "Indie Bible" is the `Holy Grail` for musicians trying to promote and sell their music. With over 9,000 entries, this 300+ page book is the best reference guide on the market.
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Mic Give-Away
"Mic-A-Month" Give-Away!
Electro-Voice makes the finest microphones.
OpenMic.us and Electro-Voice are giving away a "Mic-A Month".
Click the pic to get your chance to win the amazing new PL80A mic.
It`s FREE to enter!
Congratulations to T. Collie from Atlanta, GA! T. wins a new PL80A mic from Electro-Voice. We`ll draw another name on Jan. 1st.
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Barbara Cloyd is an accomplished songwriter and mentor in Nashville. She has hosted the most famous open mic ever at The Bluebird Cafe for twenty years.
Barbara shares her vast open mic experience with us in these fascinating articles.
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