by Anna | Aug 29, 2021 | All Posts, tips for open mic performers, virtual open mics
So I read this book semi-recently called How to Do Nothing. It wasn’t actually about doing nothing. More like the deliberate not-doing of a certain kind of thing. The kind of thing we don’t decide to do, but rather fall into when we’re not paying attention. Not so...
by Anna | May 16, 2021 | All Posts, tips for open mic hosts, tips for open mic performers
This is the third in a series that explores what makes an open mic worth doing—as in organizing, hosting, attending, performing at, or becoming a regular. Not just because it’s entertaining and inspiring, not just because it’s a great way to improve your craft, but...
by Anna | Apr 25, 2021 | All Posts, tips for open mic hosts, tips for open mic performers
This is the second in a series that explores what makes an open mic worth doing—as in organizing, hosting, attending, performing at, or becoming a regular. Not just because it’s entertaining and inspiring, not just because it’s a great way to improve your craft, but...
by Anna | Jan 3, 2021 | All Posts, tips for open mic performers
* * * * * Disclaimer: I wrote this post back in 2015 and in a fit of new year’s optimism, updated and republished it January 3, 2021. Until travel is a thing again, open mic tourism remains a digital/virtual hobby. * * * * * If you ask most people, tourism...
by Anna | Dec 27, 2020 | All Posts, tips for open mic performers
At my first open mic, as the host worked his way down the list and my slot got closer, I suddenly found myself wishing for a guitar. When the musicians stood on stage, they didn’t look alone. They had a safety blanket. Something between them and the audience,...
by Anna | Oct 25, 2020 | All Posts, tips for open mic performers
Scan an open mic audience and it’s a safe bet that at least half the people in the room are on the list to perform. And if that’s you and you don’t already model during every performance the behavior you’re hoping for when you’re on stage, then...
