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. 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

Double Door. Open Blues Jam w/ Les Moore & Friends (every Sunday except the 1st Sun of the month). This is the oldest and most respected of the open mic nights. They also welcome talented non-blues artists.

The 315. Salisbury, NC. Open Mic hosted by Jay Mathey.

The Evening Muse
The Find Your Muse Open Mic encourages songwriters to come and share original compositions! 8pm, signups at 7pm. <more info>

Garzoni's/Tony's Pizza in Monroe in the Hilltop Plaza. Open Mic the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 7:30pm (the standard time frame is 8pm till 10pm). If you have questions or need directions, contact Mike Olsen at 704-332-3857 or molsen@carolina.rr.com

The Rusty Rudder
Known for great acoustic music in the Lake Norman area. Open mic starts at 7pm - come early to sign up.All-star Acoustic Jam "Charlotte's Best Open Mic" Starts at 9pm. Hosted by Jay Mathey therustyrudder.com

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.

Irish Cue. Cornelius, NC. Open Mic with Travis.

The Evening Muse. Open Mic with the TOSCO HOUSE PARTY every first Wednesday of the month. Hosted by the man himself, John Tosco.

Comet Grill.
Open Mic with Bill McDonals. This open mic is on the second & fourth Wednesday of each month.

Tropicana, Cornelius. Open Mic w/ Tommy C.

McHale's. Every Wednesday 9pm. McHale's is in Tega Cay - 77-S., exit #88, right then two miles, McHale's is on the right. Mack Mckenna runs this one & he is really friendly and open to new players coming out. From Blues to James Taylor.

Puckett's Farm Equipment. Every Thursday, call 704-597-8230 for details.

Rainbow Deli Arboretum. Every Thursday, call 704-541-1811 for details.

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