Open Mics Around Hartford, Ct

Originally started by coffeehouse owners in the 1960’s, as a way to increase business on slow nights, open mics are now a popular worldwide form of entertainment. Although open mics sometimes vary in format, the basic principle is to allow virtually anyone to take the stage and display their talent, or sometimes, lack of.

If You are a musician between gigs, an American Idol ‘hope to be’, or perhaps a music lover who appeciates spontanaeity, there are plenty of venues around Hartford, Ct that offer open mics. Whether You’re looking for an electric open- jam, a drum circle, or a more subdued acoustic event, somewhere around the Hartford, Ct area, there is an open mic happening almost every night of the week.

One of the great things about open mics is that because they are open to anyone, You never know what to expect. Talent levels can range from out of key first- time performers to full- time, professional musicians. At some open mics around Hartford, Ct, members of various local rock, country and blues bands are regular performers/ patrons. Casual reigns at most open mics and crowds are generally quite friendly. From 12 year old Irish Step Dancers to a 92 year old man playing the fiddle, open mics are fun.If You’ve never been to a drum circle, by all means, try to stop by Artspace in Hartford, for their Friday night drum and dance circle. Free- form self- expression is encouraged. Whilea few open mics require performers to bring ALL of their own equipment, such as microphones and amplifiers, at most Hartford area open mics, a sound or P A system, with microphones and amplifiers is supplied. Although most of the open mics listed here have no cover charge,please note that at least one of the listed venues charges cover at the door. It might be worth calling ahead to be sure.

So, if You’re a musician ready to try out a new song in front of an audience or someone who is looking for a change of pace form of entertainment, please let me save You some time and effort by providing the following list of open mics around Hartford, Ct.

monday….The Hungry Tiger..120 Charter Oak St, Manchester, Ct..(860) 649- 1195….Rock, Blues, Electric and Acoustic.
….Sully’s Pub (at Lena’s Pizza )..2053 Park St, Hartford, Ct (860)231-8881….Acoustic.

tuesday….Sully’s Pub (at Lena’s Pizza )..2053 Park St, Hartford, Ct (860) 231-8881….Free-style Drum Circle.
….Schmedley’s Pub..847 Stafford Road, Storrs, Ct (near UCONN ), (860)487-5828….Rock, Open.

wednesday….Black Eyed Sally’s..350 Asylum Street, Hartford, Ct (860)278-7427(RIBS)….Open Blues Jam.
….The Main Pub..306 Main Street, Manchester, Ct (860)647-1551….Rock, Open.
….Roaring Brook Nature Center..70 Gracey Road, Canton, Ct (860) 693-0263….Open..$5.00 cover.

thursday….Grady Tavern..622 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, Ct (860) 646-9554….Open.
….CJ Sparrow Pub and Eatery..908 South Main Street, Cheshire, Ct (203) 272-8204….Ken Safety’s Open Mic
….Downtown Cafe..118 Main Street, Bristol, Ct (860) 582-6853….Acoustic.

friday….Artspace….555 Asylum Street, Hartford, Ct….Drum- led open mic. Bring any and all instruments.

sunday….Sully’s Pub (at Lena’s Pizza )..2053 Park Street, Hartford, Ct (860) 231-8881….Electric Open Jam.