An open mic is the opportunity for newcomers to be heard, for seasoned musicians to try out new material, and for everyone with an act to connect with an audience. Most of all, HAVE A GOOD TIME!
Be sure to contact venues to make sure the open mic scheduled is actually taking place.

A Week of Open Mic Nights in the Queen City:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat

Jeff's Bucket Shop. Open Mic at 1601 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC. 10pm, 704-525-0425.

The Evening Muse. The
Find Your Muse Open Mic encourages songwriters to come and share original compositions! Signups at 7pm. "The new and the jaded, the talented, the unpublished poet, the indie muse of fresh talent: Find Your Muse Monday Nights 8 PM at the corner of 36th and North Davidson attracts artists that understand the art and the community of sharing. Egos are checked at the door. These artists are the talent of the city." - Wesley Cutlip
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Badfish Bar & Billiards. Open Mic every Monday. 9pm - 1am. 343 West John Street in Matthews. 704-246-8373.

Smokey Joe's. Open Mic & Jam with the SJ All Stars. A fun establishment whose denizens range from college partyers to seasoned bar-hounds. And that's just the music. 9:30pm, 704-338-9380.

Ed's Tavern. Open Mic at 2200 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. 10pm, 704-335-0033.

The Money. ROCK HILL. Open Mic every Tuesday at 10:30pm, (803) 329-2710.

The Evening Muse. Open Mic with the TOSCO HOUSE PARTY every first Wednesday of the month. Sign-ups begin at 7pm. Hosted by the Tosco Music Party man himself, John Tosco. 8pm, 704-376-3737.

Summit Coffee. Open Mic in Davidson, NC (20 minutes north of Charlotte). 8pm, 704-895-9090.

Tommy's Pub. Open Mic at 2007 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205-5201. 8pm, 704-377-0022.

Thurston's. Open mic at 1600 E. Woodlawn in Park Towne Village. 704-519-0026

Puckett's Farm Equipment. Open Mic every Thursday, 704-597-8230 for details.

Village Bistro. Open Mic every Thursday. 9pm, 704-369-5190.

Bear's Lair Sports Bar. INDIAN TRAIL. Open Mic every Thursday. 9pm, 704-635-7729.

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Please contact us with additions/corrections: info@queencitymusic.com.