Open Mic etc. Directory (Central Florida)

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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 90% 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 need to be verified as of 11/8/18

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Sunday

International Songwriter's Guild (ISG) Meeting. First Sundays. 5:00 pm on zoom at the moment.

Contact:Susan Trewick (407)760-2153 For Website details www.tinyurl.com/isgsongs

Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/831814850193553/

(NB. This is not an open mic, it is a songwriters network/song critique group.)

The George and Dragon In Cocoa village 5 to 9 Host Steve Hodak

George and Dragon English Tavern 502 Brevard Ave Cocoa Fl 32922

321-877-0089

** Muldoon's Salon. 7439 Aloma Ave. Winter Park 32792 tel 407-657-9980

Unplugged open mic. PA and guitar provided. 9:30 to 1:30. Host Chris Dupre

Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon The Alley 114 S Park Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771. 7 - 11pm, 15 minute slots (3 -4 songs).

There is full back line, bass & guitar amps, full drum kit, keyboard (if requested) & a dedicated sound tech

with a front stage booth. It also includes professional lighting and Fuel BBQ; accessed from I/S The Alley.

Hosted by: Patty Kenyon

Facebook Page Link

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Monday

The Haven 6700 Aloma Ave. tel 407-673-2712 Great sound system. 8:30pm to 1:30am. Sign up at the door.

JAM NIGHT Hosted by: PHOTO BOMB Bring your guitar, drum sticks, keys and rock with us!

**The Breezeway Restaurant 112 E 1st St, Sanford, Florida 32771 4:30 to 8pm Host Rhenn Again

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRPR/

**Three Masks Inc. 1023 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, Florida 32804 (321) 278-5072

New Peace Mondays (Poetry, Singing, Hip Hop) Every Monday at 7pm

Come check out Orlando's #1 open mic for Spoken Word!

You can rap, you can sing and of course do poetry, however, all pieces must be done acapella.

No band! No DJ! Just you and your new peace!

We will have a new host every week to keep the show fresh and unique every time that you come.

https://www.facebook.com/events/168202013758610/

**West End Trading Co. 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771

Signing up begins at 8:30pm IN PERSON ONLY each and every week! To sign up just arrive when you see fit and

Please have your gear prepped and ready to set up as fast as possible to aid fast changeovers. Looking forward to meeting you!

NO FULL DRUM SETS - NO UNECESSARILY LOUD MUSIC. Percussion is welcomed though: Cajon, Congas, Bongos,

etc. Sorry for any inconvenience. This is a weekly open mic at the West End Trading Company on the FRONT bar stage.

This 18+ event takes place in Historic Downtown Sanford, FL. It is hosted by Rhenn Again of Rahoe Pro & Rep (RPR).

https://www.facebook.com/pg/WestEndTradingCo/events/

**Sanford Brewing Company 400 S Sanford Ave., Sanford, Florida 32771. 6 to 10pm

acoustic guitar, bass or whatever instrument you play! PA provided. The Cat’s Meow Band are there for backup if you need

them. (Drums and Keyboard are not available). SBC is a Brewhouse, Taproom, Gastropub! Savor handcrafted beer, relish

the company of local musicians. Soak in the quintessential southern hospitality.

https://www.facebook.com/events/170593283655892/

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Tuesday

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI Orlando) Meeting. First Tuesdays (usually) 7:00pm

Please contact Pam Shuler, pamela.shuler@sbcglobal.net tel (920)344-6655 Co-coordinator

or Asli Goncer, aslivision@icloud.com tel (407)359-0506 for info on the venue

https://sites.google.com/site/nsaiorlando/ http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com

Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/431747230310591/

For Zoom link details, please e-mail nsaiorlando@gmail.com

(NB. This is not an open mic, it is a songwriters education/critique group.)

Westside Sports Bar and Lounge In Melbourne 7 to 10 Host Steve Hodak

3026 W New Haven Ave., West Melbourne fl 32904. 421-499-3631

Austin Coffee and Film. 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park Fl 32789 Tel 407-975-3364. 8:00 to 11:00pm.

Host: Cody. Sign up at 7:30, be there early if you want to be on the list.

The Copper Rocket Pub. Village Plaza, 106 Lake Ave. Maitland FL. 407-636-3171 8 to 12pm Be early to sign in

Join OrlandoBands.com, as we host Open Mic Night at the Copper Rocket Pub! Every week,

open stage to perform, or watch your favorite artists! Ages 18+ Free Parking, and smoking allowed on outdoor patio!

Host Ben Gardner https://www.facebook.com/groups/copperrocketopenmic/

The Falcon, 819 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801. (407) 423-3060

8:00 PM to 12:00 AM Tuesdays.

For 3 songs or 15 minutes, anyone can come, sign up, and perform original or non-original music, poetry, performance art, comedy, etc.

The Falcon Bar & Gallery, an independent and cutting edge experience in the arts in a gallery and bar setting. Enjoy the finest craft beers

and wines in Thornton Park District. https://www.facebook.com/FalconOpenMic

Acoustic Open Mic at Buzzards Roost Bar. 2748 Elkcam Blvd, Deltona, Florida 32738 8 to 11pm.

Hosted by Dave Lauber of ThunderJack AC/DC Tribute Band, Gin Mill Romeo and The Supercats!

Bring your acoustic instruments and/or light percussion or just come and sing your heart out!

PA and a couple mics will be provided!

(Please no electric guitars/amps, keys, etc...thx) Facebook Page

Osteen Diner. 195 S State Road 415 Osteen, FL (407) 323-6469. It's 6-8pm every Tuesday - acoustic jam - hosted by Katie and Joe Waller.

Everyone sits in a circle and it goes around the circle and everyone picks one song or passes when it comes to their turn. Though you are

welcome to sing an original, it is typically a play-along of folk songs/classic rock type songs.

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Wednesday

Bugnutty Brewing Company In Cocoa village 6:30 to 9. Host Steve Hodak

225 king Street unit B, Cocoa Fl 32922

Lundyville 600 Lundy Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823. Every third Wednesday. Plus 1st Wednesdays through the winter months.

3 song (15 min) set. Sign up at 6, show at 7:30. Host Phil Schneider. https://www.facebook.com/Lundyville/

This is a great listening room. Very warm people. MAP

3rd. Wednesday, monthly, Winter Park Public Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789

Central Florida Fingerstyle Guitar Group. This is a free playing circle. 6:00 to 9:00pm. This is happening on zom for Covid.

Contact: SusieCool Trewick cfacousticfingerstyleguitar@gmail.com for zoom link details.

Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228147620559285/

Sam Ash Stores. 912 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810 tel (407) 599-1222 MAP

and 4644 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 896-5508 MAP

7:30 to 9 pm. You might want to come in early to sign up. 1 song, (more songs if there are less performers)

Participants get a $10 Sam Ash gift card mailed to your home. Please call the stores for actual times.

Central Florida Folk Song Circle at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Temporarily on Zoom for Covid.

3022 Corrine Dr Orlando, Florida, FL 32803 (407) 427-1440 e-mail markhofreiter@aol.com for zoom link details.

Last Wednesday of each month 6:30 to 9pm. This is an Acoustic Song Circle, where we go around the circle taking turns to play our songs.

If you do not wish people to play along with you, please say so before you take your turn. Tasty Food, tea, coffee, beer and wine are available.

https://www.facebook.com/Central-Florida-Folk-Song-Circle-139385302761066/

**Celery City Craft 114 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771 5:30 to 9:30pm. Host Rhenn Again.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRPR/

Spill 1196 Tree Swallow Dr, Winter Springs, Florida 32708. Open Mic Night.

6 to 9pm. Host Patty Kenyon call (407) 278-8219 or

check the Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/thepeacelounge/

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Thursday

Fish on Fire -- Jam night with the house band. 7937 Daetwyler Drive. (407)812-6881. Starts around 6:30

Sunday's Grill 2414 Sand Mine Road Davenport, FL 33897 7:30 to 10:00 PM

2 mics, 4 inputs total. It is off US 27 at Sand Mine Road 2.8 miles south of 192 (W. Irlo Bronson

Memorial Hwy.) on the west side of 27. As you are looking at the Publix, it is in the same strip just

to the left, between Publix and the liquor store. Best Fish and Chips anywhere.

Host Steve Brannon.

Fiddlers Green Irish Pub

544 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 645-2050 Sign up sheet goes out 7:30

Music from 8 to 12 Host Harley

"Ghost Light Sessions" Barley & Vine on Thursdays from 9-12.

2406 E Washington St., Orlando, Florida 32803

That's every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month.

Host Ben Browne https://www.facebook.com/BarleyAndVineOrlando/

SusieCool at HOB (House of Beer)

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Friday

Black Cat Cafe On zoom for now https://www.facebook.com/Blackcatcafe

(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 Cook. Sign up at 7:15, for 7:30 to 11:30 or so.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Blackcatcafe/

(Note, Be there by at least 7pm to Pre-sign if you want on the list))

Florida Beer Company In Cape Canaveral 6 to 9 Host Steve Hodak

on these dates 4/9 4/23 5/7 5/21 6/11 6/25 7/9 7/30 8/6 8/27 9/3 10/1 10/29 11/26 12/10

200 Imperial Blvd., Cape Canaveral Fl 42920. 321-728-4114

**Bay Street Brewery & Bistro 108 North Bay Street Eustis, FL

Open Mike Every Friday at 6pm Hosted by Dan

http://baystreetbrewerynbistro.com/

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Saturday

Redeye Sports Tavern In shopping plaza behind Marcos Pizza and

Trustco Bank, acoustic mostly, PA and mics and amps provided, bring your own guitars, bongos, keyboards, etc.

Musicians may play 4 songs unless the list is long, then we move to 3 songs. Contact Patty Kenyon on facebook.

Host Patty Kenyon Facebook Page Link

Juice 'N Java Live Open Mic. 75 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 from 7 to 10 pm

Americana Music - Folk, Blues, Rock, Hip Hop & Jazz. Interested Musicians contact Bo at bo1091@gmail.com

Serving "After 5" menu, soup & salads, along with coffee, drinks and groovy smoothies!

Check their Facebook page for past performances on youtube

https://www.facebook.com/juicenjavacafe/

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