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Thread #115388 Message #2512479
Posted By: Dave the Gnome
11-Dec-08 - 07:37 AM
Thread Name: Folk Club Manners
Subject: RE: Folk Club Manners
There are SOME open mics I have attended that seem to concentrate on new singer/songwriter music. I must add there are many I have been to as Will has described as well. It seems, to me at any rate, that the more traditional pub will put on the type Will describes - sometimes with keyboard/synth backing if required. Much akin to the old style pub singalong round the piano. If I go into Manchester, or any city, however, I have found open mics in contemporary city pubs and clubs tend to be much more a showcase for predominantly young and contemporary acts and bands.
Just an observation.
Cheers
DeG