Acoustic Open Mic Night: AKRON, OH area - Saturday, June 28th

[GSMC Bob]

**NEXT ONE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28th AT 7:00PM**
**SEE POSTS #6 & #7 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS**

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A Saturday night acoustic open mic is a pretty rare opportunity, I know. This plan is for one Saturday night per month with the first to take place on 4/12/2014 (NEXT ONE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28th).

The location is in the hall attached to the front of the building of St. Mark Lutheran Church at 158 North Ave. (SR 91) in Tallmadge, OH 44278 just north of the circle in Tallmadge. This is not intended to be a venue for praise or contemporary Christian music necessarily but a fun social event for the community so pop, country, folk, acoustic rock, instrumentals, singer/songwriter, oldies ...etc. music styles are all encouraged. Snacks/refreshments will be available for purchase but it will be a no-alcohol environment.

The event will begin at 7:00pm and last until about 9:00 or 9:30pm, depending on how many players show up. Performers can start signing up at 6:45pm. Although I am not a member of this church, I have agreed to provide the sound and hosting for at least the first few months. Don't worry, I'll have a nice PA system complete with a Yamaha EMX 5000 board, two nice speaker cabinets, a stage monitor, at least three vocal mics, two guitar/instrument mics (for those without pickups in their acoustic instruments), and two guitar cords (for acoustic/electrics)... with some flexibility for other configurations (for instance, an additional guitar cord if needed). There will be an electric Casio keyboard of some sort available on stage too... or I can plug in yours. All microphones will be high-quality Shures (SM 58's & 57's). Please come out to play, listen, socialize or just to snack on some coffee, punch and baked goods! Join the fun!!

If you have any questions or just want to say you'll be there, feel free to contact me or respond here.

[GSMC Bob]

Coming up on Saturday this week. Anyone in??

[GSMC Bob]

Tomorrow night! If you're an AGF member, please introduce yourself to me when you're there - thanks!

[Mr. Ed]

What a great idea! I'm usually way too busy... However, maybe sometime later. Bob, will you let us know the dates ahead of time?

Thanks!

[GSMC Bob]

I sure will post the next date as soon as I know (the event has to schedule around hall availability). There should be at least two to three weeks advance notice just like this time. Thanks!

[GSMC Bob]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

What a great idea! I'm usually way too busy... However, maybe sometime later. Bob, will you let us know the dates ahead of time?

Thanks!

The next open mic is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at 7PM. We are planning to do it as an outdoor event, but we still have the church hall for backup in case of rain. In the near future, I will confirm the dates for July, August, September and October open mic nights at St. Mark so you can start making plans -- thanks!

[GSMC Bob]

Food options may include some grilled items this time - weather permitting - in addition to the baked goods, desserts, snacks, coffee, punch and such offered for purchase last time. If you have any questions or just want to say you'll be there, feel free to contact me or respond here.

[GSMC Bob]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

What a great idea! I'm usually way too busy... However, maybe sometime later. Bob, will you let us know the dates ahead of time?

Thanks!

If your life is anything like mine, you need to make plans well in advance. So, as promised, here are the dates for the next five acoustic open mic. nights:

-Saturday, June 28th

-Saturday, July 19th

-Saturday, August 9th: **CANCELED**

-Saturday, September 13th

-Saturday, October 18th

I look forward to meeting some AGF members and hearing you play!

[GSMC Bob]

June 28th is only 3 days away now. Hope to see some AGF members on Saturday!

[GSMC Bob]

Tonight!!!