Dallas Acoustic Music Network
Those of us living in North Texas are blessed with one of the nation's richest music resources; namely a wide variety of talented live acoustic music performers. On any day of the week you can see some of the best American singer/songwriters, folk and bluegrass flavored bands, or Traditional and Celtic performers - and many of these great performances without paying a cover charge!
The Dallas Acoustic Music Network has been formed to help music lovers and performers alike, keep in touch with those opportunities for playing, and hearing Damn good music! We are the marketing arm of the Texas Music Connection and Studio West - and are currently working on a recording project for the Sons of Hermann Hall songwriters (due for release in Spring of 2000). But our first love and major focus is the promotion of Dallas's best, live Acoustic Music performances.
Music Lovers: All of the music venues listed below offer admittance without cover charge for the 'jam session' or 'open mic' nights. All provide great live acoustic music for these and their standard booked performance evenings. And here are just a few, 'don't miss' perfromances: JED MARUM at the Celtic Quill; August 14 and 21, 9 to 1 - BUGS HENDERSON 24TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW at Poor David's Pub; August 28th at 8:30 - MICHAEL HARRISON at the Celtic Quill - August 27th from 9 to 1.
Musicians: Whether you are looking for new places to play, looking to find new musicians or songwriters, or just looking to see who else is out there, these venues offer great opportunities, and just plain fun.
THE BEST ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS IN DALLAS:
Wednesday night at the Celtic Quill there is an open Jam Session from 7:30 PM until the music runs out (or closing time). The theme generally returns to Celtic folk, but there's lots of originals, traditional and contemporary acoustic stuff as well. The players run the gambit; from enthusiastic new comers to seasoned pros. The Quill is one block off or Dallas Alley at 1914 Laws. 214 720 1373 (ask for Judy).
Thursday night (about 8 PM 'til closing) at the Sons of Hermann Hall (SOH) is an open jam. This popular event has a long running tradition of a freewheeling 'campfire-style' round robbin. Some of the best Dallas Acoustic Music players show up regularly. The styles are broad based from Texas folk and blues to traditional folk and blue grass. The players run the breadth of musical experience, but all have a genuine love for acoustic music. There's only one rule, "the only thing electric is the campfire!" SOH is located at 3414 Elm (at Exposition). Call 214-747-4422 or check out the website: http://www.sonsofhermann.com/
Sunday afternoon at the Shady Side Cafe beginning at 3 PM is an open folk jam. This is generally a small session where the musicianship is good to excellent, though a beginners are genuinely welcomed. The musical style is traditional and Texas folk, with a number of good originals mixed in. Call the Shadyside at 214 321 6979 or just show up on Sunday and speak to Charley!
THE BEST OPEN MICS:
Sunday at the Celtic Quill beginning at 6PM The Celtic Quill 1914 Laws Street 214 720 1373
Monday at the Balcony beginning at 8:30 PM The Balcony Club 1825 Abrams Rd Dallas, TX 75214-4403 214 826-8104
Tuesday at Poor David's Pub beginning at 9PM Poor David's Pub 1924 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Tx. 75206 214 821 9891 http://www.cyberramp.net/~shark37/index.html
Wednesday at Winedale's beginning at 9PM Winedale Tavern 2110 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206-7126 214 823-5018
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=== Ezra Phillips Managing Director Dallas Acoustic Music Network musicwest@yahoo.com