A lot of yet to be discovered talent perform at open mic session in the hope the venue gives them a gig..... then who knows what.

The Twa Tams in Perth have a superb search selection of regulars at their Sunday Open Mic.
Tyler McCauley
Lola
Angie Wright
Chris Small
Alan Carberry
Are some of those worth hearing
There are also a lot of old hands still turning out to play and often back soloists.

It is a pub you go in for one pint and stay for four hours.